Rwanda Defeats South Sudan 2-1 but Misses CHAN 2024 Finals Qualification
Rwanda defeated South Sudan 2-1 in the CHAN 2024 qualifiers, but failed to qualify for the finals due to Sudan’s win over Ethiopia. Coach Jimmy Mulisa introduced key players leading to an early 2-0 lead before a late South Sudan goal narrowed the deficit. Despite the victory, Rwanda missed the opportunity for advancement in the tournament.
Rwanda defeated South Sudan 2-1 in the CHAN 2024 Qualifying second leg held at Amahoro Stadium on December 28, 2023. Despite this victory, the team could not secure a spot in the finals, as Sudan’s aggregate win over Ethiopia in the qualifying rounds ensured their advancement. Coach Jimmy Mulisa made strategic changes, starting with Adolphe Hakizimana as goalkeeper, alongside Roger Kanamugire and Didier Mugisha, who all played pivotal roles in the match.
The game commenced with Rwanda imposing pressure through dominant midfield control. Early opportunities were squandered, with notable misses from Arsene Tuyisenge and Kevin Muhire. However, Gilbert Mugisha broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, scoring from a rebound after hitting the post. Despite leading 1-0 at halftime, Rwanda missed a penalty when Muhire’s shot was saved. After the interval, Muhire redeemed himself, scoring again in the 56th minute for a 2-0 advantage. South Sudan countered effectively in the 81st minute, scoring to narrow the margin to 2-1. Rwandan efforts for a third goal fell short, concluding the match with a hard-fought victory but an unsuccessful qualification campaign.
The article discusses the outcome of the Rwanda vs. South Sudan match during the CHAN 2024 qualifiers. The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) provides African nations with an opportunity to showcase homegrown talent. Rwanda’s team, Amavubi, aimed to qualify for the tournament but ultimately failed to secure the necessary points despite their win over South Sudan. The competition for qualification was notably intense, particularly as Sudan’s success against Ethiopia meant Rwanda would not advance. The underlying dynamics of the match, including player performances and coaching strategies, provide insight into Rwanda’s journey in the qualifiers.
In summary, Rwanda’s victory over South Sudan was insufficient to qualify for the CHAN 2024 finals, as Sudan’s aggregate success against Ethiopia secured the latter’s spot. Coach Jimmy Mulisa’s changes led to a stronger performance, evidenced by the two goals scored, yet missed opportunities ultimately played a significant role in the outcome. Although Amavubi faced elimination through standard qualification routes, a potential opportunity may arise from additional slots to be filled by other withdrawn teams. Rwanda will await the decision from CAF regarding further participation options.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
