Match report

Congo DR Defeats Botswana 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Botswana
Botswana
0–3
FT
Congo DR
Congo DR
Dec 30, 2025

Congo DR demonstrated their dominance in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over Botswana. Goals from N. Mbuku and a brace from G. Kakuta sealed the win for Congo DR, who controlled the match from start to finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Botswana 0-3 Congo DR
  • • N. Mbuku scored the first goal at the 31st minute, assisted by G. Kakuta
  • • G. Kakuta scored a penalty goal at the 41st minute
  • • G. Kakuta scored another goal at the 60th minute, assisted by T. Bongonda
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, but Congo DR maintained their lead

Lineups

Botswana

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Phoko (G)
  • 2 T. Leinanyane (D)
  • 4 M. Gaolaolwe (D)
  • 3 T. Ditlhokwe (D)
  • 12 M. Johnson (D)
  • 6 G. Mohutsiwa (M)
  • 15 M. Cooper (M)
  • 7 K. Seakanyeng (M)
  • 13 S. Boy (M)
  • 22 G. Baruti (M)
  • 10 T. Sesinyi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Dambe
  • 16 K. Kgosipula
  • 20 T. Kopelang
  • 24 L. Ratshukudu
  • 14 G. Modingwane
  • 8 O. Ramotse
  • 17 T. Kgamanyane
  • 5 A. Velaphi
  • 19 C. Molefe
  • 21 T. Maponda
  • 11 T. Orebonye
  • 18 L. Ditsele
  • 25 M. Enosa
  • 26 S. Nganda
  • 9 O. Kebatho

Congo DR

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Mpasi-Nzau (G)
  • 24 G. Kalulu (D)
  • 22 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 15 R. Bushiri (D)
  • 12 J. Kayembe (D)
  • 6 N. Mukau (M)
  • 18 C. Pickel (M)
  • 13 M. Elia (M)
  • 11 G. Kakuta (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 F. Mayele (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Fayulu
  • 21 M. Epolo
  • 2 A. Wan-Bissaka
  • 3 S. Kapuadi
  • 9 S. Essende
  • 23 S. Banza
  • 4 A. Tuanzebe
  • 8 S. Moutoussamy
  • 14 N. Sadiki
  • 17 C. Bakambu
  • 10 T. Bongonda
  • 25 E. Kayembe
  • 27 M. Balikwisha
  • 20 B. Cipenga
  • 5 D. Batubinsika

Timeline

  1. Congo DR
    31' Congo DR Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mbuku · Assist: G. Kakuta
  2. Congo DR
    38' Congo DR Var · Goal confirmed
    M. Elia
  3. Congo DR
    41' Congo DR Goal · Penalty
    G. Kakuta
  4. Botswana
    46' Botswana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ditlhokwe · On: T. Kopelang
  5. Botswana
    56' Botswana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Seakanyeng · On: C. Molefe
  6. Botswana
    56' Botswana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Boy · On: T. Orebonye
  7. Congo DR
    57' Congo DR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Elia · On: T. Bongonda
  8. Congo DR
    57' Congo DR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: M. Balikwisha
  9. Congo DR
    60' Congo DR Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kakuta · Assist: T. Bongonda
  10. Congo DR
    66' Congo DR Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Mayele
  11. Botswana
    71' Botswana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gape Mohutsiwa · On: G. Modingwane
  12. Botswana
    71' Botswana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Baruti · On: M. Enosa
  13. Congo DR
    74' Congo DR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kakuta · On: S. Essende
  14. Congo DR
    74' Congo DR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Pickel · On: N. Sadiki
  15. Congo DR
    89' Congo DR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Mayele · On: B. Cipenga

Match Stats

Stat Botswana Congo DR
Fouls 6 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 89%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 28
Corners 0 3
Total Passes 451 538
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 19
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 391 481
Shots Inside Box 2 18
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The first goal by N. Mbuku at the 31st minute set the tone for Congo DR's strong performance
  • ▸ G. Kakuta's brace, including a penalty goal at the 41st minute and a normal goal at the 60th minute, solidified Congo DR's victory