Rwanda beat Gambia 3:0 in the African Championship on 19 September 2026. The hosts claimed a clean sheet at home, closing out a match where they controlled the scoreline. This result moves them further clear in the standings.
Rwanda now sit second with six points from three games. Gambia remain third, still without a point after two defeats. The gap between them widens to six points.
The hosts had shown signs of inconsistency recently. They lost 1:3 to Cameroon on 17 September, but bounced back with wins against DR Congo and Central Africa. This match suggested they were finding their rhythm again.
Gambia's run of results tells a different story. They lost 1:3 to Morocco and 1:3 to Egypt in September 2026. The defeat at Kigali extends that worrying streak.
Rwanda's victory keeps them in contention for top spot. Gambia must now regroup after their third consecutive loss. The table already shows where things stand.