🇧🇼 Botswana returned to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, securing a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown on Tuesday night.
Match Summary
🔹 First Half: Botswana dominated possession but struggled to convert chances. Their attack suffered a major blow in the 41st minute when Tumisang Orebonye went off injured, replaced by Thabang Sesinyi. Despite their efforts, the Zebras were held to a 0-0 stalemate at halftime.
🔹 74th Minute: Second-half substitute Tshepo Keselebale made an instant impact, assisting Gape Mohutsiwa, whose strike gave Botswana a well-deserved lead.
🔹 83rd Minute: Mothusi Johnson sealed the victory with a composed finish, capitalizing on a disorganized Somalia defense.
Group G Standings After the Win
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 12 | |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | 9 | |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | 7 | |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | 6 | |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | 5 | |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | 0 |
🔹 Zebras move up to third place, setting up a crucial September clash against Algeria, where they’ll seek revenge for their earlier loss.
🔹 Somalia remain bottom of the group after suffering their fifth consecutive defeat. They will host Guinea in their next fixture.
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