Mauritania vs Botswana, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya
Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania
AFCON Qualifying Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Egypt | 4 | +10 | 12 |
2 | Botswana | 4 | -3 | 6 |
3 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | -3 | 3 |
4 | Mauritania | 4 | -4 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Mauritania (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Babacar Niasse (GK) |
5 | Lamine Ba |
21 | El Hassen Houeibib |
28 | Oumar Ngom |
2 | Khadim Diaw |
13 | Nouh El Abd |
8 | Bodda Mouhsine |
17 | Abdallahi Mahmoud |
7 | Aboubakary Koita |
10 | Idrissa Thiam |
11 | Souleymane Anne |
Botswana (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Goitseone Phoko (GK) |
3 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe |
20 | Tebogo Kopelang |
21 | Kitso Mangolo |
15 | Motsholetsi Sikele |
4 | Mosha Gaolaolwe |
18 | Koketso Majafi |
6 | Gape Mohutsiwa |
9 | Molaodi Tlhalefang |
11 | Tumisang Orebonye |
7 | Kabelo Seakanyeng |
AFCON Qualifying News
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ESPN has the definitive explainer on everything you need to know about Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, including the AFCON table, standings, rules and schedule.