Match Report
Senegal went into the game 1st in the table on 7 points; Botswana sat 4th on 0 — a 7-point gap. The last five rounds placed Botswana no better than 22nd for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/0.33 for Senegal and 0/2.33 for Botswana (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Botswana had gone 7 games without a win. Recent form was uneven: 12/15 points for Senegal, 2/15 for Botswana.
The venue was Grand Stade de Tanger, with room for 45,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Senegal led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Senegal: Nicolas Jackson (40'), Nicolas Jackson (58'), Cherif Ndiaye (90')
Key stats
Possession: Senegal 68% · Botswana 32% · Total shots: 28-4 · On target: 17-0 · Corners: 7-2