Botswana vs Cape Verde 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

  • 52': Thabang Sesinyi
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Introduction

Botswana are hosting Cape Verde Islands at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

  • 2': Mothusi Johnson (Botswana) Yellow Card at 2'
  • 22': Olebogeng Ramotse (Botswana) Yellow Card at 22'
  • 45': Gilbert Baruti (Botswana) Substitution at 45'
  • 52': Thabang Sesinyi (Botswana) Goal at 52'
  • 61': Hélio Varela (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 61'
  • 61': Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 61'
  • 61': Arcanjo (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 61'
  • 69': Benchimol (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 69'
  • 70': Arcanjo (Cape Verde Islands) Yellow Card at 70'
  • 75': Fabrício Andrade (Cape Verde Islands) Substitution at 75'
  • 76': Omaatla Kebatho (Botswana) Substitution at 76'
  • 79': Kabelo Seakanyeng (Botswana) Yellow Card at 79'
  • 80': Omaatla Kebatho (Botswana) Yellow Card at 80'
  • 90': Gift Moyo (Botswana) Substitution at 90'

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Attendance: 8,000

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings

POS TEAM GP GD PTS
+10 Egypt 4 12 0
-3 Botswana 4 6 2
-3 Cape Verde Islands 4 3 3
-4 Mauritania 4 3 3
Full Table

Statistics

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14 Fouls 15
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
7 Corner Kicks 2
2 Saves 3
69.4 Possession 30.6
14 SHOTS 7
3 ON GOAL 3
0.2 On Target % 0.4
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
0 Accurate Passes 0
0 Passes 0
0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
5 Blocked Shots 0
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Line-Ups

BOT Botswana (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
23 Goitseone Phoko (GK)
3 Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
4 Mosha Gaolaolwe
14 Godiraone Modingwane
12 Mothusi Johnson Yellow Card
5 Alford Velaphi
8 Olebogeng Ramotse Yellow Card
6 Koketso Majafi
7 Kabelo Seakanyeng Yellow Card
10 Thabang Sesinyi
11 Tumisang Orebonye

CPV Cape Verde Islands (4-3-3)

No. Name
23 Bruno Varela (GK)
4 Roberto Lopes
5 Logan Costa
2 Wagner Pina
22 Jorge Xavier
14 Deroy Duarte
16 Kevin Pina
10 Jamiro Monteiro
19 Dailon Livramento
7 Jovane Cabral
21 Bebé

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