Senegal vs Botswana AFCON 2025 Live: Match Preview, Predictions, Streaming, and Updates
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues today with an exciting Group D opener as Senegal (Teranga Lions) take on Botswana (Zebras) on December 23, 2025, at the Ibn Battouta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco.
Fans across Africa are searching for Senegal vs Botswana AFCON 2025 live, Senegal Botswana live score, and AFCON today Senegal vs Botswana highlights as the 2021 champions begin their title defense in style.
Match Preview
Senegal, one of the tournament favorites, enter AFCON 2025 determined to reclaim African glory. With an experienced squad led by Sadio Mané, the Teranga Lions aim to start strong against underdogs Botswana, who are playing in only their second-ever AFCON finals and seeking a historic first win.
Match Details and How to Watch Live
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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🏟️ Venue: Ibn Battouta Stadium, Tangier, Morocco
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⏰ Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
📺 Broadcast:
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beIN Sports (US / International)
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SuperSport (Africa)
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CAF TV / YouTube (Selected regions)
💻 Live Streaming:
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FuboTV
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beIN Sports Connect
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Official CAF platforms
Team News and Predicted Lineups
🇸🇳 Senegal (Teranga Lions)
Coach: Pape Thiaw
Senegal’s squad features some of Africa’s brightest talents, blending experience and youth. The return of Sadio Mané and the presence of Premier League stars Nicolas Jackson and Kalidou Koulibaly make them clear favorites.
Unavailable: Assane Diao (injury)
Predicted Senegal Lineup (4-3-3):
Edouard Mendy; Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs; Lamine Camara, Pathé Ciss, Idrissa Gueye; Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.
🇧🇼 Botswana (Zebras)
Coach: Morena Ramoreboli
Botswana head into the match with no injury concerns. The Zebras will look to remain compact defensively and strike on the counter through Tumisang Orebonye and Mogakolodi Ngele.
Predicted Botswana Lineup (4-5-1):
Goitseone Phoko; Tebogo Kopelang, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Benson Mangolo, Alford Velaphi; Gape Mohutsiwa, Mogakolodi Ngele, Gilbert Baruti; Tumisang Orebonye, Kabelo Seakanyeng; Molaodi Sesinyi.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
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All-Time Meetings: Senegal have won both previous encounters (3–0 and 2–0) during the 2015 AFCON qualifiers, keeping clean sheets in both.
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Senegal: 2021 AFCON champions; unbeaten in 2025 qualification (conceded just one goal).
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Botswana: Second AFCON appearance (first since 2012); still searching for their first-ever AFCON finals victory.
⚽ Stat Watch: Senegal are unbeaten in their last nine AFCON group matches, while Botswana have scored just once in their last five competitive fixtures.
Predictions
Experts heavily back Senegal to win comfortably, with projected scorelines of 2–0 or 3–0.
Key Players to Watch:
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Sadio Mané (Senegal): The talisman and attacking leader.
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Ismaila Sarr (Senegal): Pace and creativity down the wings.
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Tumisang Orebonye (Botswana): Botswana’s best hope for a breakthrough.
Expect Senegal to dominate possession and create multiple chances, while Botswana will rely on disciplined defending and counterattacks.
Why This Match Matters in Group D
Group D also features DR Congo and Benin, making every point crucial.
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A win for Senegal would establish them as early group leaders and favorites to progress.
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Botswana, on the other hand, need a miracle result to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
Follow Live and Post-Match Coverage
Stay tuned for:
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Senegal vs Botswana live scores and in-game stats
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Full-time highlights and post-match analysis
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Updated AFCON 2025 Group D standings
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