Guinea vs Botswana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Guinea are hosting Botswana
at Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco, 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': Goal! Guinea 0, Botswana 1. Segolame Boy (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Thabang Sesinyi.
- 18': Goal! Guinea 1, Botswana 1. Abdoul Traoré (Guinea) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sékou Sylla.
- 35': Goal! Guinea 2, Botswana 1. Aliou Balde (Guinea) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Morlaye Sylla.
- 38': Sahmkou Camara (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Goal! Guinea 2, Botswana 2. Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Guinea 2, Botswana 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Guinea 2, Botswana 2.
- 45': Substitution, Guinea. Alhassane Bangoura replaces Morlaye Sylla.
- 57': Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Substitution, Guinea. Dembo Sylla replaces Sahmkou Camara.
- 66': Alhassane Bangoura (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Lebogang Ditsele (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Substitution, Guinea. Abdoulaye Touré replaces Seydouba Cissé.
- 72': Substitution, Guinea. Ousmane Camara replaces Yadaly Diaby.
- 74': Substitution, Botswana. Thabo Maponda replaces Tumisang Orebonye.
- 74': Substitution, Botswana. Gilbert Baruti replaces Segolame Boy.
- 74': Substitution, Botswana. Omphile Vissage replaces Gape Mohutsiwa.
- 82': Substitution, Botswana. Serati Semadi replaces Thabang Sesinyi.
- 82': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Ramatlapeng replaces Kabelo Seakanyeng.
- 83': Substitution, Guinea. Salifou Soumah replaces Abdoul Traoré.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Guinea 2, Botswana 2.
- 0': Match ends, Guinea 2, Botswana 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Mohamed V
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Attendance: 500
Venue: Stade Mohamed V
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Attendance: 500
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
Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soumaïla Sylla (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Ali Camara |
| 20 | Mory Konaté |
| 21 | Sekou Sylla |
| 3 | Sahmkou Camara  |
| 11 | Yadaly Diaby |
| 15 | Seydouba Cissé |
| 6 | Jocelyn Janneh |
| 18 | Abdoul Traoré |
| 14 | Morlaye Sylla |
| 10 | Aliou Baldé |
Botswana (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Keeagile Kgosipula (GK) |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 2 | Thabo Leinanyane |
| 12 | Mothusi Johnson |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi |
| 6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
| 18 | Lebogang Ditsele |
| 7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
| 10 | Thabang Sesinyi |
| 11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
| 13 | Segolame Boy |
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