CDM 2026 (Q): Botswana crushes Somalia

Botswana signed its second victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after its precious success against Somalia (3-1) this Monday, during the 4th day.

Botswana took a new step this Monday in its race for the qualification of the 2026 World Cup. Zebras had Somalia this afternoon. Against the ocean stars in a meeting with the fourth day of the playoffs, the Botswana won on the score of 3-1.

Summary of the meeting

The impressive pressing exerted at the start of the game by the zebras very early on. From the 10th minute, Alford Vilaphi, one of the strong choices of Botswan coach, allowed Sesinyi Thaang to open the scoring. Despite some attempts to reply the premises after the quarter of an hour of play, none led, and it was on this 0-1 score that the two teams were returned to the locker room.

Upon recovery, the zebras continued on their momentum. Although the Somalians offered a certain resistance, the game became rough, which earned a warning to Olebogeng. In the 53rd minute, Thabang Sesinyi turned into a decisive passer for Mosha Gaolaolwe, bringing the scoring to 0-2. By trying to score, the Somalians left flaws in their defense. On a situation in the penalty area, visitors obtained a penalty, transformed by Kabelo Mohamed Awad. The Somalians took advantage of the euphoria of visitors, however, to reduce the scoring thanks to Sakariya Hassan in the 74th minute.

Botswana relaunches

Thanks to this victory, the zebras now have 6 points and rank fourth in group G. Botswana is thus revived with two victories and two defeats in four games. On the other hand, Somalia remains in the last place of the group with 0 points, having not recorded any victory since the start of this campaign. Learning continues for the foals of Rachid Lousteque, who will have to learn from this defeat to hope for better in the next games.