Botswana vs Mozambique, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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2 - 3
2 - 3
About
Botswana are hosting Mozambique
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.
- 7': Substitution, Mozambique. Stanley Ratifo replaces Faisal Bangal.
- 14': Goal! Botswana 0, Mozambique 1. Clésio (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gildo Vilanculos.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Botswana 0, Mozambique 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Botswana 0, Mozambique 1.
- 45': Substitution, Botswana. Mogakolodi Ngele replaces Segolame Boy.
- 45': Substitution, Botswana. Molaodi Tlhalefang replaces Lebogang Ditsele.
- 45': Substitution, Mozambique. Mexer replaces Nené.
- 52': Goal! Botswana 0, Mozambique 2. Stanley Ratifo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dominguês.
- 57': Substitution, Mozambique. Jonathan Muiomo replaces Gildo Vilanculos.
- 57': Substitution, Mozambique. Telinho replaces Clésio.
- 65': Substitution, Botswana. Kabelo Seakanyeng replaces Thabang Sesinyi.
- 71': Substitution, Mozambique. Lau King replaces Dominguês.
- 74': Goal! Botswana 1, Mozambique 2. Molaodi Tlhalefang (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mogakolodi Ngele.
- 75': Goal! Botswana 1, Mozambique 3. Jonathan Muiomo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stanley Ratifo.
- 80': Substitution, Botswana. Mothusi Cooper replaces Godiraone Modingwane.
- 82': Edmilson Dove (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Kgamanyane replaces Gape Mohutsiwa.
- 84': Penalty saved. Mogakolodi Ngele (Botswana) right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
- 85': Goal! Botswana 2, Mozambique 3. Mogakolodi Ngele (Botswana) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Thatayaone Kgamanyane.
- 88': Alford Velaphi (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Benson Mangolo (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Botswana 2, Mozambique 3.
- 0': Match ends, Botswana 2, Mozambique 3.
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 (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kabelo Dambe (GK) |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 3 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe  |
| 21 | Kitso Mangolo |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi |
| 18 | Lebogang Ditsele |
| 6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
| 17 | Thabang Sesinyi |
| 14 | Godiraone Modingwane |
| 13 | Segolame Boy |
| 11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
Mozambique (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ernani (GK) |
| 7 | Domingues |
| 5 | Bruno Langa |
| 14 | Nené |
| 15 | Domingos |
| 6 | Amadú |
| 8 | Edmilson Dove |
| 10 | Clésio |
| 21 | Guima |
| 9 | Faisal Bangal |
| 18 | Gildo |
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