CAN 2025 - Group D: Preview, squad and fixture list for Botswana

Botswana will be aiming to pull off a major upset in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), even though their task is shaping up to be extremely challenging.

The Zebras have landed in the group of death, up against Senegal, DR Congo, and Benin.

Preview

Botswana will be making only their second-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, following their debut in 2012 when they exited the tournament in the group stage.

Squad list

Botswana's head coach has called up the following players:

Goalkeepers: Lesenya Malapela, Kedagile Kgosipula, Goitseone Phoko, Kabelo Dambe

Defenders: Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Shanganani Nganda, Tebogo Kopelang, Alford Velaphi, Mothusi Johnson, Chicco Molefe, Thabo Leinanyane.

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Midfielders: Godiraone Modingwane, Gape Mohutsiwa, Omphile Vissage, Mothusi Cooper, Lebogang Ditsile, Koretso Majafi, Monty Enosa, Lebogeng Ramotse, Gilbert Baruti, Thabo Maponda, Omphile Ramoagi

Forwards: Omaatla Kebatho, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Thabang Sesinyi, Tumisang Orebonye, Segolame Boy, Eric Ookame, Thabang Balatlheng, Losika Ratshukudu, Thatayaone Kgamanyane

Match schedule

23 December 2025

18:00 – Senegal vs Botswana, Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier

27 December 2025

20:30 – Benin vs Botswana, Stade Olympique de Rabat, Rabat

30 December 2025

20:30 – Botswana vs Democratic Republic of Congo, Stade Al Barid, Rabat

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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