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

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52': Thabang Sesinyi

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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'

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

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

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

AFCON Qualifying Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Egypt	4	+10	12
2	Botswana	4	-3	6
3	Cape Verde Islands	4	-3	3
4	Mauritania	4	-4	3

Full Standings

Line-Ups

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

Botswana Substitutes:

Tebogo Kopelang, Gift Moyo, Lesenya Malapela, Tawana Mbakile, Kabelo Dambe, Thabo Babutsi, Gilbert Baruti, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Botsile Sakana, Omaatla Kebatho, Ricky Ratlhogo, Segolame Boy.

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

Cape Verde Islands Substitutes:

Laros Duarte, Rivaldo Morais, Fabrício Andrade, Semedo, Ryan Mendes, Hélio Varela, Dylan Silva, Kelvin Pires, Benchimol, David Tavares, Arcanjo, Márcio Rosa.

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