Rwanda may become the first team to be eliminated from CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after collecting their first point against Libya today in a barren match played at Machakos stadium.
It was also a good rehearsal for the teams as they meet again next month in the group stages of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The tiny nation has collected a point from the three matches so far played in pool A after losing 2-0 to Kenya in the opener and 3-1 against Zanzibar and a draw today puts them in a limbo.
The Antoine Hey led charges remain at the bottom of the pile with a single point while the Libyans are third after picking up three consecutive 0-0 draws in the tournament.
Libya next faces group leaders Zanzibar next Monday while Rwanda will take on Tanzania mainland on Saturday.
In a hugely balanced opening half, Libya had the first chance of the tie in the sixth minute when a lobbed ball was planted behind the Rwandese defense, falling kindly on Taktak Muftah. However, the winger’s shot unmarked from the left was saved by Rwanda keeper Eric Ndayishimiye.
Rwanda’s first chance of the game came in the 14th minute, Eric Rutanga finding space at the edge of the box but his curling effort went over.
Mico Justin had three brilliant back to back chances in the 25th minute when a freekick started shot from the right was swung his way by Djihad Bizimana, but his effort was saved by the keeper.
The rebound fell kindly on his path again and he blasted it against the upright. He was lucky enough to have a third bite of the cherry but this time his shot flew over the bar.