Mozambique vs Botswana, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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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
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 |
WCQ - CAF News
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Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.