Mozambique vs Botswana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Mozambique

6': Witi
71': Faisal Bangal

FT
2 - 0

Botswana

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Mozambique are hosting Botswana at Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique, 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.
6': Goal! Mozambique 1, Botswana 0. Witi (Mozambique) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stanley Ratifo.
21': Mosha Gaolaolwe (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
45'+3': First Half ends, Mozambique 1, Botswana 0.
45': Second Half begins Mozambique 1, Botswana 0.
45': Substitution, Botswana. Gape Mohutsiwa replaces Lebogang Ditsele.
45': Substitution, Botswana. Gilbert Baruti replaces Mpho Kgaswane.
45': Substitution, Botswana. Thabang Sesinyi replaces Thatayaone Kgamanyane.
58': Substitution, Mozambique. Clésio replaces Witi.
58': Substitution, Mozambique. Pepo replaces Alfons Amade.
68': Substitution, Mozambique. Faisal Bangal replaces Stanley Ratifo.
69': Substitution, Mozambique. Infren Matola replaces Geny Catamo.
70': Substitution, Botswana. Serati Semadi replaces Thabo Maponda.
71': Goal! Mozambique 2, Botswana 0. Faisal Bangal (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pepo.
77': Substitution, Botswana. Thero Setsile replaces Tumisang Orebonye.
86': Substitution, Mozambique. Manuel Kambala replaces Diogo Calila.
90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
90'+7': Second Half ends, Mozambique 2, Botswana 0.
0': Match ends, Mozambique 2, Botswana 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Attendance: 20,000

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

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Mozambique (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ernani (GK)
15	Reinildo Mandava
17	Mexer
5	Bruno Langa
23	Diogo Calila
21	Guima
16	Alfons Amade
3	Nené
13	Stanley Ratifo
19	Witi
20	Geny Catamo

Mozambique Substitutes:

Clésio, Manuel Kambala, Melque, Nanani, Pepo, Chico, Ângelo Cantolo, Keyns Abdala, Ivane, Faisal Bangal, Kimiss, Chamboco.

Botswana (4-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Keeagile Kgosipula (GK)
4	Mosha Gaolaolwe
20	Tebogo Kopelang
21	Kitso Mangolo
5	Alford Velaphi
15	Mothusi Cooper
18	Lebogang Ditsele
8	Thabo Maponda
7	Thatayaone Kgamanyane
11	Tumisang Orebonye
2	Mpho Kgaswane

Botswana Substitutes:

Kabelo Dambe, Thabang Sesinyi, Thero Setsile, Phenyo Serameng, Segolame Boy, Thabo Leinanyane, Mothusi Johnson, Serati Semadi, Goitseone Phoko, Gilbert Baruti, Gape Mohutsiwa, Karabo Phiri.

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