Mozambique vs Botswana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
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 Timeline
- 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
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Attendance: 20,000
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
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 |
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 |
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