Botswana vs Uganda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Botswana are hosting Uganda
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': Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Mothusi Johnson (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for handball.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Botswana 0, Uganda 0.
- 54': Goal! Botswana 0, Uganda 1. Jude Ssemugabi (Uganda) header. Assisted by Allan Okello.
- 62': Gilbert Baruti (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Botswana. Thabang Sesinyi replaces Gilbert Baruti.
- 70': Substitution, Botswana. Thatayaone Ramatlapeng replaces Thero Setsile.
- 70': Substitution, Uganda. Travis Mutyaba replaces Steven Mukwala.
- 70': Substitution, Uganda. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Allan Okello.
- 89': Substitution, Botswana. Thabo Maponda replaces Mosha Gaolaolwe.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Botswana. Serati Semadi replaces Tumisang Orebonye.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 1.
- 0': Match ends, Botswana 0, Uganda 1.
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 | 10 | +16 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | -3 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Botswana (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Keeagile Kgosipula (GK) |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 3 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe  |
| 12 | Mothusi Johnson |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi |
| 7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
| 2 | Thabo Leinanyane |
| 22 | Gilbert Baruti |
| 17 | Thero Setsile |
| 11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
| 6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
Uganda (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Denis Onyango (GK) |
| 4 | Kenneth Ssemakula |
| 15 | Jordan Obita |
| 23 | Aziz Kayondo |
| 5 | Toby Sibbick |
| 11 | Steven Mukwala |
| 13 | Elio Capradossi |
| 21 | Allan Okello |
| 22 | Jude Ssemugabi |
| 7 | Rogers Mato |
| 8 | Khalid Aucho |
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