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 | 6 | +10 | 14 |
| 2 | Botswana | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 3 | Mauritania | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 6 | -4 | 4 |
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 |
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