Botswana vs Algeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Botswana are hosting Algeria
at Francistown Stadium, Francistown, Botswana, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 37': Thabang Sesinyi (Botswana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Substitution, Algeria. Ahmed Touba replaces Youcef Atal.
- 42': Adem Zorgane (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Goal! Botswana 0, Algeria 1. Amine Gouiri (Algeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hicham Boudaoui.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Botswana 0, Algeria 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Botswana 0, Algeria 1.
- 52': Goal! Botswana 0, Algeria 2. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Amine Gouiri.
- 61': Substitution, Botswana. Segolame Boy replaces Gilbert Baruti.
- 61': Substitution, Botswana. Thero Setsile replaces Kabelo Seakanyeng.
- 61': Substitution, Botswana. Tshepo Keselebale replaces Thabang Sesinyi.
- 69': Substitution, Algeria. Farès Chaïbi replaces Adem Zorgane.
- 69': Substitution, Algeria. Saïd Benrahma replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 69': Substitution, Algeria. Youcef Belaïli replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 70': Goal! Botswana 1, Algeria 2. Tebogo Kopelang (Botswana) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 74': Goal! Botswana 1, Algeria 3. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Youcef Belaïli.
- 81': Substitution, Botswana. Benson Mangolo replaces Mothusi Johnson.
- 81': Substitution, Botswana. Gift Moyo replaces Gape Mohutsiwa.
- 83': Substitution, Algeria. Ahmed Kendouci replaces Yassine Benzia.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Botswana 1, Algeria 3.
- 0': Match ends, Botswana 1, Algeria 3.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Attendance: 3,278
Venue: Francistown Stadium
Location: Francistown, Botswana
Attendance: 3,278
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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 | Goitseone Phoko (GK) |
| 4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
| 20 | Tebogo Kopelang |
| 12 | Mothusi Johnson |
| 5 | Alford Velaphi |
| 22 | Gilbert Baruti |
| 6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
| 14 | Godiraone Modingwane |
| 11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
| 7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
| 10 | Thabang Sesinyi  |
Algeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alexis Guendouz (GK) |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 15 | Rayan Aït-Nouri |
| 20 | Youcef Atal |
| 19 | Adem Zorgane |
| 12 | Yassine Benzia |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui |
| 11 | Amine Gouiri |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
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