Botswana vs Nigeria, 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage

· Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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  • 89': Chinwendu Ihezuo

About

Botswana are hosting Nigeria at Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Match Commentary

  • 41': Nancy Baeletsi (Botswana) Yellow Card at 41'
  • 45': Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Christy Ucheibe (Nigeria) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria) Substitution at 45'
  • 55': Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria) Yellow Card at 55'
  • 69': Jennifer Echegini (Nigeria) Substitution at 69'
  • 85': Nondi Mahlasela (Botswana) Substitution at 85'
  • 85': Sedilame Boseja (Botswana) Yellow Card at 85'
  • 87': Leungo Senwelo (Botswana) Substitution at 87'
  • 89': Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria) Goal at 89'
  • 90'+4': Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (Botswana) Substitution at 94'

Statistics

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17 Fouls 8
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
6 Corner Kicks 1
2 Saves 3
68.1 Possession 31.9
15 SHOTS 6
4 ON GOAL 2
0.3 On Target % 0.3
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
3 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: Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Women's Africa Cup of Nations Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nigeria 3 +4 7
2 Algeria 3 +1 5
3 Botswana 3 -1 3
4 Tunisia 3 -4 1
Full Standings

Line-Ups

BOT Botswana (3-4-3)

No. Name
16 Sedilame Boseja (GK) Yellow Card
8 Lone Gaofetoge
4 Masego Montsho
9 Mokgabo Thanda
3 Nancy Baeletsi Yellow Card
19 Laone Moloi
2 Kesegofetse Mochawe
14 Veronicah Mogotsi
7 Refilwe Tholakele
10 Lesego Radiakanyo
15 Balothany Johannes

NGA Nigeria (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK)
14 Blessing Demehin
3 Osinachi Ohale
5 Ashleigh Plumptre
22 Michelle Alozie
15 Rasheedat Ajibade
13 Deborah Abiodun Yellow Card
18 Halimatu Ayinde
8 Asisat Oshoala
2 Rinsola Babajide
7 Toni Payne

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