Botswana vs Cape Verde, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
Botswana are hosting Cape Verde
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
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Attendance: 8,000
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 6 | +10 | 14 |
| 2 | Botswana | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 3 | Mauritania | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 4 | Cape Verde | 6 | -4 | 4 |
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 |
Cape Verde (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 |
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