Algeria vs Botswana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Algeria are hosting Botswana
at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, 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.
- 33': Goal! Algeria 1, Botswana 0. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 43': Goal! Algeria 1, Botswana 1. Tebogo Kopelang (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mothusi Johnson.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
- 45'+5': Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': Thabang Sesinyi (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': Houssem Aouar (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+12': First Half ends, Algeria 1, Botswana 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Algeria 1, Botswana 1.
- 60': Substitution, Botswana. Gape Mohutsiwa replaces Thero Setsile.
- 63': Youcef Atal (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Baghdad Bounedjah replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Saïd Benrahma replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 67': Substitution, Algeria. Youcef Belaïli replaces Houssem Aouar.
- 71': Goal! Algeria 2, Botswana 1. Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Amoura.
- 73': Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Substitution, Botswana. Serati Semadi replaces Mpho Kgaswane.
- 73': Substitution, Botswana. Thabo Maponda replaces Thabang Sesinyi.
- 73': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Kgamanyane replaces Gilbert Baruti.
- 77': Lebogang Ditsele (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Botswana. Segolame Boy replaces Mothusi Cooper.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Algeria. Ahmed Touba replaces Mohammed Amoura.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Algeria. Farès Chaïbi replaces Hicham Boudaoui.
- 90'+6': Goal! Algeria 3, Botswana 1. Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Algeria 3, Botswana 1.
- 0': Match ends, Algeria 3, Botswana 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 10 | +16 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | -3 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Algeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alexis Guendouz (GK) |
| 4 | Mohamed Amine Tougai |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini  |
| 20 | Youcef Atal |
| 19 | Nabil Bentaleb |
| 8 | Houssem Aouar |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui |
| 11 | Amine Gouiri |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
Botswana (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Goitseone Phoko (GK) |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 20 | Tebogo Kopelang |
| 15 | Mothusi Cooper |
| 12 | Mothusi Johnson |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi |
| 10 | Thabang Sesinyi |
| 18 | Lebogang Ditsele |
| 17 | Thero Setsile |
| 2 | Mpho Kgaswane |
| 22 | Gilbert Baruti |
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