Rwanda earned a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Benin in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on October 16, 2024. The Amavubi secured a vital three points at the Nyamirambo Regional Stadium in a thrilling encounter. Rwanda started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half, but Benin fought back to equalize just before the interval. The second half was a tense affair, with Rwanda eventually finding a winner through a determined team move with about twenty minutes remaining. Benin pressed for a second equalizer but could not find a way through. The final whistle brought relief for the home fans, as this match result keeps Rwanda's qualification dreams alive in a very competitive group.