Botswana has Tropical Guinea at the Francistown Arena in Francistown on Tuesday (Walk 28) in the 2023 Africa Cup of Countries qualifiers, hoping to vindicate their misfortune in Malabo.
The Zebras lost 2-0 to the Public Thunder, the kindness of objectives from Saul Coco-Bassey and Federico Bikoro. In the 20th minute, Coco-Bassey gave the hosts the lead, and Bikoro doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark.
After the most recent qualifying round, Botswana is last with just one point, while Guinea is in second place with six points from three games.
Having qualified only once for the AFCON finals, the Southern African side’s expectations of a second appearance in the competition are quickly blurring. Their chances will effectively end with yet another setback.
Tumisang Orebonye, a player from Morocco, could return to the Botswana attack, and Lebogang Ditsele’s experience could be crucial in the midfield. In place of Goitseone Phoko, Ezekiel Morake may also be given a chance to play goal.
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono should keep his place between the sticks ahead of goalkeeper Aitor Embela for Guinea, but rising star Luis Nlavo may be given the opportunity to express himself in the attack.
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Match Details :
- Botswana v Equatorial Guinea
- Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
- Date – 28/03/2023
- Starting time – 13:00 UTC
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Prediction :
Botswana, which is ranked 51 places lower than Guinea, has had a terrible qualifying campaign primarily due to its weak attack. With another victory, the National Thunder appear likely to cause them even more harm.
Prediction: Botswana 0-1 Equatorial Guinea
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Head to Head :
There have only been two encounters between the teams in the past, with each team winning once. In a friendly match in October 2010, Botswana defeated Guinea 2-0 to draw even on their previous encounter. The hosts have lost their last two cutthroat games without scoring.
Botswana hasn’t scored in three AFCON qualifiers – the main side to do as such. In four games, Guinea is undefeated.
Federico Bikoro, who plays for the visitors, has scored three of their last four goals. He has 41 caps, which is equal to Ivan Zarandona and Felipe Ovono’s records.
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Team News :
The National Thunder defeated the Zebras 2-0, and Saul Coco-Bassey and Federico Bikoro scored the game-winning goals. Botswana will be strong at home.
Coco-Bassey’s goal in the 20th minute gave the home team the lead, and Bikoro doubled their lead just after the hour mark.
Lebogang Ditsele, who currently plays for Morocco, may provide crucial experience in the middle of the field, and Tumisang Orebonye, who currently plays for Morocco, may return to the Botswanan attack. Botswana hasn’t won a single one of their last five games across all competitions.
Equatorial Guinea: a lot of offensive play is required to win Guinea will try to maintain the high level of play they displayed in the first half of this match the week before.
The visiting Guineans, on the other hand, will be hoping that things will still work out in their favor this time because they are currently in second place in Group J with six points, despite the fact that they will be traveling this time. However, Guinea’s starting goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, should play instead of Aitor Embela.
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Betting Tips :
- Equatorial Guinea has lost all five of its previous away games.
- Equatorial Guinea wins the first half in 33% of their games, while Botswana wins it in 0% of their games.
- Equatorial Guinea wins 33% of halftimes, while Botswana wins 0%.
- When Botswana is ahead 1-0 at home, they win every game.
- Equatorial Guinea wins zero games when they are down 1-0 away.
- Equatorial Guinea scores 0 goals when playing away, while Botswana scores 1 goal when playing at home (on average).
- Botswana has lost three consecutive matches.
- Equatorial Guinea won their most recent meeting.
- Equatorial Guinea won their most recent match by two goals.
- In Africa Cup of Countries, Capability, Tropical Guinea has preferable execution over Botswana.
- Botswana has gone two games without scoring a goal.
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Lineups :
Equatorial Guinea:
Aitor Embela, Luis Meseguer, Marvin Anieboh, Esteban Obiang, Ruben Belima, Federico Bikoro, Santiago Bocari Eneme, Josete Miranda, Iban Salvador, Pedro Oba Mbengono Asu, Oscar Siafa
Botswana:
Kabelo Dambe, Ndiyapo Letsholathebe, Mosimanegape Ramohibidu, Monametsi Kelebale, Mogakolodi Lucky Ngele, Mogogi Gabonamong, Othusitse Pilane, Ofentse Nato, Piet Topo, Tapiwa Gadibolae, Pontsho Moloi
Botswana vs Equatorial Guinea Where To Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |