Senegal started their journey in the AFCON 2025 with a 3-0 win against Botswana in the Group D contest, where their opponents had no clue.
Meanwhile, AFCON 2025 Group D started with a narrow win for Congo DR against Benin.
Key Match Stats of Senegal vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D)
Match Result: Senegal 3 – 0 Botswana
Possession: Senegal 68% – 32% Botswana
Passing Accuracy (Passing Accuracy In Opponents’ Half): Senegal 91% (85%) – 76% (58%) Botswana
Shots (On Target): Senegal 28 (17) – 4 (0) Botswana
Shots Inside The Box: Senegal 21 – 1 Botswana
Offsides: Senegal 1 – 5 Botswana
Corners Won: Senegal 7 – 2 Botswana
Important Facts of Senegal vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D)
- Nicholas Jackson put Senegal ahead in the 40th minute with a comfortable goal after Ismail Jakobs delivered a good grounded cross from close range.
- In the 58th minute, Nicholas Jackson scored from very close range, as Senegal got a 2-0 lead.
- In the last minute of the regular time (before the beginning of stoppage time), Cherif Ndiaye added another goal for Senegal. It came from another close-range shot.
- It was a complete mismatch, as Senegal totally dominated and showcased their powerful performance in every important aspect, while Botswana were never in the game. Even before the first goal of the match, Senegal had 14 shots, while Botswana had only one shot.