Botswana vs D.R. Congo

CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage 30 Dec 2025, 19:00
Botswana
Botswana
0–3
HT 0–2
FULL TIME
D.R. Congo
D.R. Congo
🏟 Al Medina Stadium Round 3

Match report

D.R. Congo cruised past Botswana 3-0 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Group Stage on 30 December 2025.

D.R. Congo had 28 shots to Botswana's 6.

The match was played at Al Medina Stadium.

Half-time 0-2 Possession 50% - 50% Shots 6 - 28 On target 1 - 6 Corners 0 - 3 Fouls 6 - 16
9
Player of the match
Gaël Kakuta
D.R. Congo · 2 goals, 1 assist
9 Nathanaël Mbuku 1 goal
8 Joris Kayembe 70 passes (91% accurate)
8 Ngal'ayel Mukau 73 passes (95% accurate)
8 Michel Ange Balikwisha captained the side
First half vs second half
Botswana stepped it up after the break, with 5 shots in the second half compared to 1 in the first.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 1–14 5–14
Shots On Goal 0–3 1–3
Ball Possession 48–52 —
Corners 0–0 0–3
Attacks 25–68 36–62
Match statistics
0 Corners 3
0 Penalty 1
5 Substitution 5
61 Attacks 130
14 Dangerous Attacks 100
1 On Target 6
5 Off Target 22
50% Ball Possession 50%
6 Shots Total 28
1 Shots On Goal 6
4 Shots Off Goal 19
1 Shots Blocked 3
2 Shots Inside Box 18
4 Shots Outside Box 10
6 Fouls 16
0 Corners 3
4 Offsides 2
45% Ball Possession 55%
3 Saves 1
450 Passes Total 536
391 Passes Accurate 479
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Botswana · 4-2-3-1
23 G. Phoko
2 T. Leinanyane 4 M. Gaolaolwe 3 T. Ditlhokwe 12 M. Johnson
6 G. Mohutsiwa 15 M. Cooper
7 K. Seakanyeng 13 S. Boy 22 G. Baruti
10 T. Sesinyi
D.R. Congo · 4-2-3-1
1 L. M'Pasi
24 G. Kalulu 22 C. Mbemba 15 R. Kiranga 12 J. Kayembe
6 N. Mukau 18 C. Pickel
13 M. Elia 11 G. Kakuta 7 N. Mbuku
19 F. Mayele
Botswana
Substitutes
  • 20 Tebogo Kopelang
  • 19 Chicco Molefe
  • 11 Tumisang Orebonye
  • 25 Monty Enosa
  • 14 Godiraone Modingwane
  • 1 Kabelo Dambe
  • 16 Keagile Kgosipula
  • 5 Alford Velaphi
  • 26 Shanganani Nganda
  • 18 Lebogang Ditsele
  • 24 Losika Ratshukudu
  • 17 Thatayaone Kgamanyane
  • 8 Olebogeng Ramotse
  • 9 Omaatla Kebatho
  • 21 Thabo Maponda
D.R. Congo
Coach
Otis N'Goma Kondi
Substitutes
  • 10 Théo Bongonda
  • 27 Michel Ange Balikwisha
  • 14 Noah Sadiki
  • 9 Samuel Essende
  • 20 Brian Cipenga
  • 16 Timothy Fayulu
  • 21 Matthieu Epolo
  • 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
  • 4 Axel Tuanzebe
  • 3 Steve Kapuadi
  • 5 Dylan Batubinsika
  • 8 Samuel Moutoussamy
  • 25 Edo Kayembe
  • 17 Cédric Bakambu
  • 23 Simon Banza
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ T. Kopelang ↓ T. Ditlhokwe Botswana
  • 56' ↑ C. Molefe ↓ K. Seakanyeng Botswana
  • 56' ↑ T. Orebonye ↓ S. Boy Botswana
  • 57' ↑ T. Bongonda ↓ M. Elia D.R. Congo
  • 57' ↑ M. Balikwisha ↓ N. Mbuku D.R. Congo
  • 71' ↑ G. Modingwane ↓ G. Mohutsiwa Botswana
  • 71' ↑ M. Enosa ↓ G. Baruti Botswana
  • 74' ↑ S. Essende ↓ G. Kakuta D.R. Congo
  • 74' ↑ N. Sadiki ↓ C. Pickel D.R. Congo
  • 89' ↑ B. Cipenga ↓ F. Mayele D.R. Congo
Head-to-head
Botswana 0 0 draws 1 D.R. Congo
2025-12-30 Botswana vs D.R. Congo 0 - 3
Recent form
Botswana W L L L D
D.R. Congo W D W W D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Botswana vs D.R. Congo?
Botswana lost 0-3 against D.R. Congo on 30 December 2025.
Who won Botswana vs D.R. Congo?
D.R. Congo won the match 3-0.
Where was Botswana vs D.R. Congo played?
The match was played at Al Medina Stadium.
Who had more possession in Botswana vs D.R. Congo?
Botswana had 50% of possession, compared to 50% for the other side.