Botswana vs Cape Verde 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
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
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 |
Statistics
CPV | BOT | |
---|---|---|
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 |
Botswana (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Goitseone Phoko (GK) |
3 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe |
4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
14 | Godiraone Modingwane |
12 | Mothusi Johnson |
5 | Alford Velaphi |
8 | Olebogeng Ramotse |
6 | Koketso Majafi |
7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
10 | Thabang Sesinyi |
11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
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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