Rwanda vs Tanzania
head-to-head record
- Rwanda wins
- 8
- Draws
- 3
- Tanzania wins
- 7
18 meetings, 1998 to 2019Goals: Rwanda 23, Tanzania 20
Rwanda and Tanzania have met 18 times since 1998. Rwanda have won 8, Tanzania 7, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 14 October 2019, when the match ended 0–0 in a friendly.
The 18 meetings have produced 43 goals, 2.39 per game. The biggest win is Rwanda’s 5–1 in the CECAFA Cup in 2004.
Who has won more, Rwanda or Tanzania?
All matches18 matches
Competitive12 matches
Friendlies6 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Rwanda 23, Tanzania 202.39 per game
- First meeting
- Rwanda 2–0 TanzaniaFriendly, 5 Jul 1998
- Most recent
- Rwanda 0–0 TanzaniaFriendly, 14 Oct 2019
- Rwanda’s biggest win
- Tanzania 1–5 RwandaCECAFA Cup, 19 Dec 2004
- Tanzania’s biggest win
- Tanzania 3–0 RwandaCECAFA Cup, 11 Dec 2002
- Most goals in a meeting
- Tanzania 1–5 RwandaCECAFA Cup, 19 Dec 2004
- TFN Elo rating now
- Rwanda 1495 (101st), Tanzania 1386 (144th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Rwanda0Tanzania0
Friendly
Kigali, Rwanda
- Rwanda2Tanzania1
CECAFA Cup
Machakos, Kenya (neutral)
- Rwanda1Tanzania2
CECAFA Cup
Hawassa, Ethiopia (neutral)
- Rwanda2Tanzania0
Friendly
Kigali, Rwanda
- Rwanda0Tanzania2
CECAFA Cup
Kampala, Uganda (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Rwanda win and drops with every Tanzania win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Rwanda's home games
7 matches
331
RwandaDrawsTanzania
In Tanzania's home games
4 matches
103
RwandaDrawsTanzania
At neutral venues
7 matches
403
RwandaDrawsTanzania
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Rwanda | Draws | Tanzania | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECAFA Cup | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16–15 |
| Friendly | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7–5 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 8 | 25 | |
| 2010s | 7 | 12 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Rwanda | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22004 to 2005 | 22009 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31998 to 1999 | 31998 to 2002 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 6 July 1998 to 28 July 1999.
Questions answered
How many times have Rwanda and Tanzania played each other?
18 times, starting on 5 July 1998. 12 of those meetings were competitive and 6 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Rwanda and Tanzania?
Rwanda, with 8 wins to 7. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Rwanda vs Tanzania?
Rwanda’s 5–1 win in the CECAFA Cup on 19 December 2004 in Addis Ababa.
When did Rwanda and Tanzania last play?
On 14 October 2019 in Kigali, when the match ended 0–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Rwanda and Tanzania?
In 12 competitive matches, Rwanda have 6 wins, Tanzania have 5, and 1 ended level.
Every Rwanda vs Tanzania result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | 0–0 | Tanzania | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 2–1 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Machakos, Kenya (neutral) | |
| Rwanda | 1–2 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Hawassa, Ethiopia (neutral) | |
| Rwanda | 2–0 | Tanzania | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 0–2 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Kampala, Uganda (neutral) | |
| Tanzania | 0–1 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Tanzania | 1–0 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Tanzania | 1–2 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Nairobi, Kenya (neutral) | |
| Rwanda | 1–2 | Tanzania | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 0–2 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Kampala, Uganda (neutral) | |
| Tanzania | 1–2 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (neutral) | |
| Tanzania | 1–0 | Rwanda | Friendly | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Rwanda | 3–1 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Tanzania | 1–5 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (neutral) | |
| Tanzania | 3–0 | Rwanda | CECAFA Cup | Mwanza, Tanzania | |
| Rwanda | 0–0 | Tanzania | CECAFA Cup | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 2–2 | Tanzania | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| Rwanda | 2–0 | Tanzania | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda |
Recent form
Rwanda
- Dv KenyaFriendly0–0Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wat Cape VerdeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv LiberiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying3–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Wv EstoniaFIFA Series2–0Mon 30 Mar 2026
- Wv GrenadaFIFA Series4–0Fri 27 Mar 2026
Tanzania
- Dat MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Wv MacauFIFA Series6–0Sun 29 Mar 2026
- Lv LiechtensteinFIFA Series0–1Thu 26 Mar 2026
- Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations0–1Sun 4 Jan 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.