The confirmed starting lineups list Benin in a 4-2-3-1 formation and Botswana in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The announced starting eleven for Benin: Marcel Dandjinou, Tamimou Ouorou, Olivier Verdon, Mohamed Tijani, Yohan Roche, Sessi D'Almeida, Hassane Imourane, Aiyegun Tosin, Dokou Dodo, Junior Olaïtan, and Steve Mounié.
The announced starting eleven for Botswana: Goitseone Phoko, Alford Velaphi, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mothusi Johnson, Lebogang Ditsele, Gape Mohutsiwa, Losika Ratshukudu, Tumisang Orebonye, Kabelo Seakanyeng, and Omaatla Kebatho.
On this page: Lineups, Statistics, Comparison, Standings
Related pages: Benin, Botswana, Africa Cup of Nations, Benin vs Botswana: head-to-head, Live football scores
The match finished Benin 1-0 Botswana.
For Benin: Yohan Roche 28′.
Saturday, 27 December 2025 at 12:30 PM UK time.
Stade Olympique de Rabat, Rabat. The stadium holds 21,000.
Shamirah Nabadda refereed the match.
No missing players in the lineups.
| Rank | Team | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Mozambique | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Benin | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Sudan | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 23 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Botswana | 3 | -7 | 0 |