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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - Group DAl Barid, Dec 30
FTBotswana
0 - 3
DR Congo
Events:
31'0 - 1(Assist)Nathanael MbukuGael Kakuta
31'0 - 1Nathanael MbukuGael Kakuta(Assist)
41'0 - 2Gael Kakuta
41'0 - 2Gael Kakuta
HT
0 - 2
Events:
60'0 - 3Gael Kakuta
60'0 - 3Gael Kakuta
64'0 - 3Fiston Mayele
64'0 - 3Fiston Mayele
FT
0 - 3
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Ahmad Heeralall (Mauritius)
Venue: Al BaridDec 30
Spectators: 12,569
Stats:
Shots on target
1
Shots on target
6
Shots off target
3
Shots off target
13
Blocked Shots
0
Blocked Shots
3
Possession (%)
45
Possession (%)
55
Corner Kicks
0
Corner Kicks
3
Offsides
4
Offsides
2
Fouls
6
Fouls
16
Throw ins
2
Throw ins
7
Crosses
3
Crosses
11
Goalkeeper saves
3
Goalkeeper saves
1
Goal kicks
16
Goal kicks
6
Latest commentaries:
90+8'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8'Today's attendance is 12569.
90+8'DR Congo with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8'Ball possession: Botswana: 45%, DR Congo: 55%.
90+7'Chicco Molefe from Botswana is ruled offside.
90+6'The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Essende from DR Congo trips Mosha Gaolaolwe
90+5'Good effort by Theo Bongonda as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+5'Ball possession: Botswana: 45%, DR Congo: 55%.
90+4'Goal kick for DR Congo.
90+4'Botswana are trying to create something here.
90+4'DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3'The referee signals a free kick as Monty Enosa from Botswana trips Brian Cipenga
90+2'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
90+1'Goal kick for Botswana.
90+1'Noah Sadiki fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ball possession: Botswana: 44%, DR Congo: 56%.
90'Goal kick for Botswana.
89'Fiston Mayele is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Cipenga in a tactical substitution.
89'A chance presents itself to Theo Bongonda from DR Congo but his header goes wide
89'The cross by Michel-Ange Balikwisha from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
89'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
89'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
88'Botswana are trying to create something here.
88'Tumisang Orebonye from Botswana is ruled offside.
87'The referee signals a free kick as Gedeon Kalulu from DR Congo trips Chicco Molefe
86'Goal kick for Botswana.
86'Mosha Gaolaolwe successfully blocks the shot
86'A shot by Michel-Ange Balikwisha is blocked.
85'Ball possession: Botswana: 44%, DR Congo: 56%.
85'Goal kick for DR Congo.
84'Tumisang Orebonye fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
84'Botswana are trying to create something here.
83'Thabo Leinanyane from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
82'Michel-Ange Balikwisha shoots from outside the box, but Goitseone Phoko has it under control
82'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
81'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
80'Goal kick for DR Congo.
80'A chance presents itself to Thabo Leinanyane from Botswana but his header goes wide
80'The cross by Tumisang Orebonye from Botswana successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80'The referee signals a free kick as Rocky Bushiri from DR Congo trips Tumisang Orebonye
80'Ball possession: Botswana: 45%, DR Congo: 55%.
79'Goal kick for Botswana.
79'Ngal Ayel Mukau fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
78'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
78'Goal kick for Botswana.
78'Theo Bongonda from DR Congo fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
77'The referee signals a free kick as Michel-Ange Balikwisha from DR Congo trips Thabo Leinanyane
76'Botswana are in control of the ball.
76'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
75'Ball possession: Botswana: 45%, DR Congo: 55%.
75'DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
74'Charles Pickel is leaving the field to be replaced by Noah Sadiki in a tactical substitution.
74'Gael Kakuta is leaving the field to be replaced by Samuel Essende in a tactical substitution.
74'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
73'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
73'Goal kick for DR Congo.
72'Botswana are trying to create something here.
71'Gilbert Baruti is leaving the field to be replaced by Monty Enosa in a tactical substitution.
71'Gape Mohutsiwa is leaving the field to be replaced by Godiraone Modingwane in a tactical substitution.
71'The referee signals a free kick as Thabang Sesiny from Botswana trips Ngal Ayel Mukau
70'The match resumes with a drop ball.
69'Goitseone Phoko is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68'Fiston Mayele hand-balls.
68'NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for DR Congo is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
65'Ball possession: Botswana: 46%, DR Congo: 54%.
65'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for DR Congo.
64'G O O O O A A A L! DR Congo score! Fiston Mayele is on the scoresheet.
64'Michel-Ange Balikwisha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
64'The cross by Michel-Ange Balikwisha from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64'Michel-Ange Balikwisha from DR Congo takes a short corner kick from the left.
63'Tumisang Orebonye relieves the pressure with a clearance
63'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
63'The referee signals a free kick as Gedeon Kalulu from DR Congo trips Mothusi Johnson
62'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
61'Botswana are in control of the ball.
60'G O O O O O A A L - Gael Kakuta finds the net with the left foot!
60'Theo Bongonda creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
60'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
60'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
60'Ball possession: Botswana: 47%, DR Congo: 53%.
60'Mothusi Johnson is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
59'The referee signals a free kick as Gael Kakuta from DR Congo trips Gilbert Baruti
59'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
58'Goal kick for Botswana.
58'A chance presents itself to Charles Pickel from DR Congo but his header goes wide
58'Theo Bongonda from DR Congo swings in the corner from the right.
57'Meschack Elia is leaving the field to be replaced by Theo Bongonda in a tactical substitution.
57'Nathanael Mbuku is leaving the field to be replaced by Michel-Ange Balikwisha in a tactical substitution.
56'Kabelo Seakanyeng is leaving the field to be replaced by Chicco Molefe in a tactical substitution.
56'Segolame Boy is leaving the field to be replaced by Tumisang Orebonye in a tactical substitution.
56'Tebogo Kopelang successfully blocks the shot
56'A shot by Fiston Mayele is blocked.
56'The cross by Meschack Elia from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
56'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
56'Mosha Gaolaolwe from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55'Ball possession: Botswana: 48%, DR Congo: 52%.
54'Nathanael Mbuku swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
52'The referee signals a free kick as Mothusi Cooper from Botswana trips Charles Pickel
51'Meschack Elia from DR Congo is ruled offside.
50'Kabelo Seakanyeng sends a direct free kick on target, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has it under control
50'Ball possession: Botswana: 48%, DR Congo: 52%.
50'The referee signals a free kick as Gedeon Kalulu from DR Congo trips Thabang Sesiny
49'Botswana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48'The match resumes with a drop ball.
47'Goitseone Phoko is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
47'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47'Goitseone Phoko from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46'Thatayaone Ditlhokwe is leaving the field to be replaced by Tebogo Kopelang in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+8'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+8'Ball possession: Botswana: 48%, DR Congo: 52%.
45+7'The referee signals a free kick as Joris Kayembe Ditu from DR Congo trips Segolame Boy
45+7'Botswana are in control of the ball.
45+6'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+6'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+6'The referee signals a free kick as Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo trips Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
45+5'Ball possession: Botswana: 47%, DR Congo: 53%.
45+5'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+5'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
45+4'Botswana are in control of the ball.
45+4'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+4'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+3'Botswana are trying to create something here.
45+3'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+2'Thatayaone Ditlhokwe from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+2'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+2'Gape Mohutsiwa comes back onto the field.
45+1'Goal kick for Botswana.
45+1'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Goal kick for DR Congo.
45'Gape Mohutsiwa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45'Ball possession: Botswana: 47%, DR Congo: 53%.
44'Gape Mohutsiwa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44'Dangerous challenge by Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo. Gilbert Baruti on the receiving end of that.
43'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
42'Botswana are in control of the ball.
41'G O O O A A A L - Gael Kakuta from DR Congo puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Goitseone Phoko was close to denying the opportunity.
41'PENALTY! - Mosha Gaolaolwe handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Mosha Gaolaolwe but the ref is uninterested.
40'Ball possession: Botswana: 48%, DR Congo: 52%.
40'After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for DR Congo!
38'VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for DR Congo.
38'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
37'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
37'Thabang Sesiny from Botswana is ruled offside.
36'Goal kick for Botswana.
36'Mosha Gaolaolwe successfully blocks the shot
36'A shot by Ngal Ayel Mukau is blocked.
36'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
36'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
35'Ball possession: Botswana: 50%, DR Congo: 50%.
35'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
35'Botswana take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34'Mosha Gaolaolwe comes back onto the field.
34'DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34'DR Congo are in control of the ball.
33'GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for DR Congo stands.
33'Mosha Gaolaolwe is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
33'Mosha Gaolaolwe is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for DR Congo.
31'Gael Kakuta provided the assist for the goal.
31'G O O O A A A L - Nathanael Mbuku scores with the left foot!
31'Gael Kakuta creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
31'Mosha Gaolaolwe from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
31'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
31'Charles Pickel from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31'Botswana are trying to create something here.
31'Chancel Mbemba from DR Congo intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30'Dangerous challenge by Rocky Bushiri from DR Congo. Segolame Boy on the receiving end of that.
30'Ball possession: Botswana: 52%, DR Congo: 48%.
30'Goal kick for Botswana.
30'Meschack Elia fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29'DR Congo with a potentially dangerous attack.
29'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
29'Botswana are trying to create something here.
28'The referee signals a free kick as Gael Kakuta from DR Congo trips Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
27'The referee signals a free kick as Gape Mohutsiwa from Botswana trips Ngal Ayel Mukau
26'Goal kick for Botswana.
26'Nathanael Mbuku fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
25'Ball possession: Botswana: 50%, DR Congo: 50%.
25'Botswana are in control of the ball.
24'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
24'Botswana are in control of the ball.
23'Goal kick for Botswana.
23'Gedeon Kalulu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
22'DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22'Goal kick for Botswana.
22'A chance presents itself to Fiston Mayele from DR Congo but his header goes wide
22'The cross by Nathanael Mbuku from DR Congo successfully finds a teammate in the box.
21'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
21'DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20'Botswana are in control of the ball.
20'Ball possession: Botswana: 50%, DR Congo: 50%.
20'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
19'DR Congo take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18'The referee signals a free kick as Rocky Bushiri from DR Congo trips Thabang Sesiny
18'Botswana are in control of the ball.
17'Botswana are in control of the ball.
17'Goal kick for Botswana.
17'Charles Pickel fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
16'Thatayaone Ditlhokwe from Botswana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
15'Goal kick for Botswana.
15'Charles Pickel fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15'Ball possession: Botswana: 60%, DR Congo: 40%.
14'Goal kick for DR Congo.
13'Gilbert Baruti fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
12'Thabang Sesiny makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12'Botswana are trying to create something here.
12'The referee signals a free kick as Ngal Ayel Mukau from DR Congo trips Segolame Boy
11'Good effort by Meschack Elia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11'The referee signals a free kick as Gael Kakuta from DR Congo trips Mosha Gaolaolwe
10'Ball possession: Botswana: 63%, DR Congo: 37%.
10'Goal kick for Botswana.
10'The game is restarted.
10'Gedeon Kalulu is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
9'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
8'A chance presents itself to Charles Pickel from DR Congo but his header goes wide
7'The referee signals a free kick as Mothusi Cooper from Botswana trips Ngal Ayel Mukau
7'Goal kick for Botswana.
6'Gael Kakuta fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6'Thatayaone Ditlhokwe relieves the pressure with a clearance
5'DR Congo are trying to create something here.
5'Ball possession: Botswana: 71%, DR Congo: 29%.
4'Fiston Mayele from DR Congo is ruled offside.
3'DR Congo take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2'Thabang Sesiny from Botswana is ruled offside.
2'Botswana are trying to create something here.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1'DR Congo kick-off, and the game is underway.
1'The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Al Barid, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Tue Dec 30 2025 21:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Botswana4-2-3-1
23
Goitseone Phoko
2
Thabo Leinanyane
4
Mosha Gaolaolwe
3
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
12
Mothusi Johnson
15
Mothusi Cooper
6
Gape Mohutsiwa
13
Segolame Boy
22
Gilbert Baruti
7
Kabelo Seakanyeng
10
Thabang Sesinyi
19
Fiston Mayele
7
Nathanael Mbuku
6
Ngal'ayel Mukau
211
Gael Kakuta
13
Mechak Elia
18
Charles Pickel
12
Joris Kayembe
15
Rocky Bushiri
22
Chancel Mbemba
24
Gedeon Kalulu
1
Lionel Nzau Mpasi
DR Congo4-1-4-1
Substitutions:
46'
Thatayaone DitlhokweTebogo Kopelang
57'
Nathanael MbukuMichel-Ange Balikwisha
56'
Segolame BoyTumisang Orebonye
57'
Mechak EliaTheo Bongonda
56'
Kabelo SeakanyengChicco Molefe
74'
Gael KakutaSamuel Essende
71'
Gape MohutsiwaGodiraone Modingwane
74'
Charles PickelNoah Sadiki
71'
Gilbert BarutiMonty Enosa
89'
Fiston MayeleBrian Kibambe Cipenga
Substitute players:
Kabelo Dambe
Timothy Fayulu
Keagile Kgosipula
Matthieu Epolo
Tebogo Kopelang
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Losika Ratshukudu
Steve Kapuadi
Godiraone Modingwane
Samuel Essende
Olebogeng Ramotse
Simon Banza
Thatayaone Kgamanyane
Axel Tuanzebe
Alford Velaphi
Samuel Moutoussamy
Chicco Molefe
Noah Sadiki
Thabo Maponda
Cedric Bakambu
Tumisang Orebonye
Theo Bongonda
Lebogang Ditsele
Edo Kayembe
Monty Enosa
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Shanganani Nganda
Brian Kibambe Cipenga
Omaatla Kebatho
Dylan Batubinsika
Coaches:
Morena Ramoreboli
Sébastien Desabre
Group D
Total
#Team namePPlayedGDGoals DifferencePtsPointsWWinsDDrawsLLossesFGoals ForAGoals Against
1Next stageSenegal36721071
2Next stageDR Congo34721051
3Possible qualification for the next stageBenin3-3310214
4Botswana3-7000307
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