Botswana narrowly missed an opportunity to secure their second-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Mauritania in a pivotal Group C encounter. The match, played in front of a hopeful home crowd, saw Botswana fall short of clinching the vital three points that would have guaranteed their place in the prestigious tournament. Despite their spirited performance, they were unable to find a decisive goal to secure the win.
The result leaves Botswana’s qualification hopes hanging in the balance as they prepare for a challenging final group-stage match against Egypt on Tuesday. To seal their spot at AFCON, Botswana now needs to earn at least a draw against the Pharaohs, who are formidable opponents on home soil. The task is daunting, but the Zebras remain determined to make history by claiming their ticket to Morocco.
