Innocent Nshuti helped Rwanda begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualification campaign by earning a point in an away match against Libya.
On Wednesday, September 4, the Rwandan national team, Amavubi, began their campaign for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers with an away match against Libya, led by former Amavubi head coach Micho.
Amavubi fell behind in the 16th minute when Subhi Al Dhaw scored for Libya. However, they equalized early in the second half with a goal from Innocent Nshuti, who finished a cross from captain Djihadi Bizimana with his chest.
The 47th-minute goal gave Amavubi a boost, and they controlled possession for much of the game but were unable to score again.
Libya, under the guidance of Sredojevic Milutin, known as Micho, couldn’t make the most of their home advantage and will now seek their first three points in their upcoming match against Benin in Cotonou.
On the other hand, Rwanda will look to build on their away point as they prepare to face Nigeria on September 10 at the newly renovated Amahoro Stadium, which will host its first international match since 2022.
The 45,000-seat stadium is expected to be packed with fans eager to support Amavubi, who have been in strong form in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group D match between Rwanda and Nigeria is scheduled for September 10 at 3 p.m.
