Botswana vs Guinea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Botswana are hosting Guinea
at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 22': Mogakolodi Ngele (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Amadou Diawara (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Botswana 0, Guinea 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Botswana 0, Guinea 0.
- 57': Substitution, Botswana. Thabang Sesinyi replaces Molaodi Tlhalefang.
- 63': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Kgamanyane replaces Mogakolodi Ngele.
- 63': Substitution, Botswana. Thato Kebue replaces Thatayaone Ditlhokwe.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea. Dembo Sylla replaces Naby Oularé.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea. François Kamano replaces Morgan Guilavogui.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea. Ilaix Moriba replaces Seydouba Cissé.
- 79': Goal! Botswana 1, Guinea 0. Kabelo Seakanyeng (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Thabang Sesinyi.
- 80': Kabelo Seakanyeng (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Guinea. Mohamed Bayo replaces Amadou Diawara.
- 89': Alford Velaphi (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Substitution, Botswana. Mothusi Cooper replaces Kabelo Seakanyeng.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Guinea. Karim Cissé replaces Aguibou Camara.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Botswana 1, Guinea 0.
- 0': Match ends, Botswana 1, Guinea 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 4 | +1 | 9 |
| 3 | Botswana | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Guinea | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Botswana (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Goitseone Phoko (GK) |
| 3 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe |
| 20 | Tebogo Kopelang |
| 21 | Kitso Mangolo |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi  |
| 7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
| 9 | Molaodi Tlhalefang |
| 10 | Mogakolodi Ngele |
| 11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
Guinea (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ibrahima Koné (GK) |
| 4 | Saïdou Sow |
| 17 | Julian Jeanvier |
| 3 | Sekou Sylla |
| 12 | Naby Oularé |
| 6 | Amadou Diawara |
| 15 | Seydouba Cissé |
| 23 | Abdoulaye Touré |
| 9 | Serhou Guirassy |
| 18 | Aguibou Camara |
| 7 | Morgan Guilavogui |
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