Preview
- Tournament: AFCON Qualifying
- Date: Thursday, Oct 10
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Cape Verde’s national football team will play host to the Botswana national football team for the top spot in the Group C AFCON qualifying at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde. Botswana doesn’t have any significant status on the international stage, so we could expect an easy win for The Blue Sharks.
The hosts have struggled recently and lost their opening game of the qualification to Egypt. They had kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches across all competitions and are determined to secure the three points to improve their position in the table. The Blue Sharks are unbeaten in their last five matches on home soil, winning four and drawing one.
Meanwhile, it has been more than 12 years since they have qualified for the African Cup of Nations and their only appearance came in the 2012 edition. The Zebra’s latest defeat to Egpyt saw their winless run extend to five matches.
Cape Verde national football team news
Cape Verde are expected to have Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, and Willy Semedo in the front three. Bubista’s men are expected to return to winning ways in this crucial tie.
Botswana national football team news
Meanwhile, Botswana are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection, and players like Kabelo Seakanyeng, Tumisang Orebonye and Molaodi Tlhalefang are all expected to play a key role in the attack.
Cape Verde vs Botswana Predicted Lineups
Cape Verde national football team predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Varela
Defenders: Fernandes, Costa, Lopes, Moreira
Midfielders: Duarte, Andrade, Pina
Forwards: Livramento, Mendes, Semedo
Botswana national football team predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Phoko
Defenders: Mangolo, Ditlhokwe, Kopelang, Sikele
Midfielders: Mohutsiwa, Gaolaolwe, Majafi
Forwards: Orebonye, Tlhalefang, Seakanyeng
Head-to-Head
The two sides will face each other first team on the international stage.
Key Players to Watch out in Cape Verde vs Botswana
Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde)
The 34-year-old captain who spent most of his professional career in the Ligue 1 with Le Havre and Lille scored two goals in Cape Verde’s latest 2-0 win over Mauritania. He is Cape Verde’s record goalscorer with 20 strikes to his name.
Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana)
The central defensive midfielder of Botswana, Gape Mohutsiwa, is one of the crucial members of Didier Gomes Da Rosa’s squad and has been one of the standout players in the last two games against Egypt and Mauritania.
Cape Verde vs Botswana Prediction
Cape Verde’s national football team have consistently struggled to qualify for the competition and their quest for a fifth AFCON appearance got off to a poor start. They were thrashed 3-0 at the hands of Eygpt in the opening fixture but managed a 2-0 win over Mauritania in the last game. They will leave no stone unturned to claim the maximum points this midweek due to their five-game unbeaten record at home.
Botswana’s national football team, meanwhile, are not the favourites for this tie as they failed to win in their last five matches across all competitions. The Zebras have struggled in the final third and enjoyed a mixed start to their World Cup qualifying journey.
Predicted Score: Cape Verde 1-0 Botswana
Where to Watch Cape Verde vs Botswana Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| Botswana | SuperSport and Star Times |
FAQs
Q. When is Cape Verde vs Botswana?
The Cape Verde vs Botswana game will be played on 10th October at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde.
Q. Where to watch Cape Verde vs Botswana live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in Cape Verde vs Botswana?
The predicted score for Cape Verde vs Botswana is 1-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Cape Verde vs Botswana?
Both Cape Verde and Botswana will play their first game on the international stage.
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