Match report

Senegal Defeats Botswana 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal
Senegal
3–0
FT
Botswana
Botswana
Dec 23, 2025

Senegal emerged victorious in their Africa Cup of Nations match, defeating Botswana 3-0. N. Jackson and C. Ndiaye were pivotal in the Senegalese offense, capitalizing on their superior play to secure a comfortable lead. Despite Botswana's efforts, they struggled to contain Senegal's aggressive attack and defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • N. Jackson scored two goals, the first at 40' and the second at 58'.
  • • C. Ndiaye scored the third goal at 90'.
  • • Gape Mohutsiwa and Omaatla Kebatho were issued yellow cards for Botswana at 35' and 51', respectively.
  • • K. Diatta of Senegal received a yellow card at 44'.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Senegal's S. Mané and Botswana's G. Modingwane.

Lineups

Senegal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 15 K. Diatta (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 14 I. Jakobs (D)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 26 P. Gueye (M)
  • 18 I. Sarr (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 10 S. Mane (M)
  • 11 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Diaw
  • 1 Y. Diouf
  • 24 A. Mendy
  • 2 M. Sarr
  • 4 A. Seck
  • 8 L. Camara
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 7 H. Diarra
  • 17 P. M. Sarr
  • 9 B. Dia
  • 20 H. Diallo
  • 27 I. Mbaye
  • 12 C. Ndiaye
  • 21 C. Sabaly

Botswana

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Phoko (G)
  • 5 A. Velaphi (D)
  • 4 M. Gaolaolwe (D)
  • 3 T. Ditlhokwe (D)
  • 12 M. Johnson (D)
  • 18 L. Ditsele (M)
  • 11 T. Orebonye (M)
  • 15 M. Cooper (M)
  • 6 G. Mohutsiwa (M)
  • 7 K. Seakanyeng (M)
  • 9 O. Kebatho (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Dambe
  • 16 K. Kgosipula
  • 8 O. Ramotse
  • 20 T. Kopelang
  • 13 S. Boy
  • 14 G. Modingwane
  • 17 T. Kgamanyane
  • 2 T. Leinanyane
  • 19 C. Molefe
  • 21 T. Maponda
  • 22 G. Baruti
  • 24 L. Ratshukudu
  • 25 M. Enosa
  • 26 S. Nganda
  • 10 T. Sesinyi

Timeline

  1. Botswana
    35' Botswana Card · Yellow Card
    Gape Mohutsiwa

    Foul

  2. Senegal
    40' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Jackson · Assist: I. Jakobs
  3. Senegal
    44' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    K. Diatta

    Foul

  4. Botswana
    51' Botswana Card · Yellow Card
    Omaatla Kebatho

    Foul

  5. Senegal
    58' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Jackson · Assist: I. Sarr
  6. Botswana
    61' Botswana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Orebonye · On: T. Maponda
  7. Botswana
    61' Botswana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Omaatla Kebatho · On: T. Sesinyi
  8. Senegal
    69' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Gueye · On: Lamine Camara
  9. Senegal
    69' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: I. Mbaye
  10. Senegal
    78' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mané · On: P. Ciss
  11. Senegal
    78' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Jackson · On: C. Ndiaye
  12. Botswana
    80' Botswana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gape Mohutsiwa · On: G. Modingwane
  13. Botswana
    80' Botswana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Seakanyeng · On: T. Kgamanyane
  14. Botswana
    81' Botswana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Cooper · On: G. Baruti
  15. Senegal
    85' Senegal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Sarr · On: C. Sabaly
  16. Senegal
    90' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ndiaye · Assist: C. Sabaly

Match Stats

Stat Senegal Botswana
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy 91% 76%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 4
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 641 310
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 17 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 582 236
Shots Inside Box 21 1
Saves 0 14
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Senegal took the lead with N. Jackson's goal at 40', which set the tone for the match and boosted their confidence.
  • ▸ C. Ndiaye's late goal at 90' sealed the victory for Senegal, ensuring they maintained their lead and momentum throughout the game.