Rabbi Matondo scores first international goal for Wales

Rabbi Matondo scored his first international goal for Wales in a 3-1 victory against Kazakhstan. The match took place at Cardiff City Stadium, marking a special moment for the 24-year-old winger. Matondo expressed joy in achieving two childhood dreams: scoring for his country and doing it at his hometown stadium. Matondo made his international debut in November 2018 and earned his 13th cap in this match. He has faced challenges during his career but remains thankful for the opportunity to play for Wales. “I’ve always been a big Wales fan from the get-go,” he said, highlighting how important this moment was for him. He praised the atmosphere at the stadium and felt a sense of achievement as he scored at the Canton End. Previously, Matondo played for Manchester City before moving to various clubs, including Schalke and Rangers, and he recently returned to Germany on loan to Hannover. Next, Wales will compete against North Macedonia, who won their opening qualifying match against Liechtenstein.