Botswana 0-3 DR Congo
Updated
DR Congo won: Botswana 0-3 DR Congo in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D (Round 3) on Tue, 30 Dec 2025 at Al Medina Stadium, Rabat. DR Congo goals: Nathanaël Mbuku 31', Gaël Kakuta 41' (pen), Gaël Kakuta 60'. Expected goals: 0.27-4.02. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Gaël Kakuta (9.3).
Match report
DR Congo rout Botswana 3-0
DR Congo ran riot against Botswana 3-0 away from home at Al Medina Stadium on Tuesday 30 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D.
Nathanaël Mbuku put DR Congo ahead on 31' (0-1), Gaël Kakuta made it 0-2 from the penalty spot on 41' and added another on 60' (0-3).
Botswana had 45% of the ball, shots were 6-28 (1-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.27-4.02. DR Congo were the better side on chances, too.
Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 12,569. Referee: Ahmad Heeralall.
Match stats
| Botswana | DR Congo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.27 | 4.02 |
| Total shots | 6 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 47 |
| Big chances | 0 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 389 (86%) | 482 (90%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 0 | 3 |
| Total shots | 6 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 18 |
Lineups
Botswana (4-2-3-1): Goitseone Phoko, Thabo Leinanyane, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mothusi Johnson, Mothusi Cooper, Gape Mohutsiwa, Segolame Boy, Gilbert Baruti, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Thabang Sesiny
DR Congo (4-1-4-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Gédéon Kalulu, Chancel Mbemba, Rocky Bushiri, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Charles Pickel, Meschack Elia, Gaël Kakuta, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Nathanaël Mbuku, Fiston Mayele
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo)
- 41' · Goal · Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- 46' · Substitution · Tebogo Kopelang for Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Botswana)
- 56' · Substitution · Tumisang Orebonye for Segolame Boy (Botswana)
- 56' · Substitution · Chicco Molefe for Kabelo Seakanyeng (Botswana)
- 57' · Substitution · Michel-Ange Balikwisha for Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo)
- 57' · Substitution · Théo Bongonda for Meschack Elia (DR Congo)
- 60' · Goal · Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- 71' · Substitution · Monty Enosa for Gilbert Baruti (Botswana)
- 71' · Substitution · Godiraone Modingwane for Gape Mohutsiwa (Botswana)
- 74' · Substitution · Samuel Essende for Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- 74' · Substitution · Noah Sadiki for Charles Pickel (DR Congo)
- 89' · Substitution · Brian Cipenga for Fiston Mayele (DR Congo)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Botswana vs DR Congo?
DR Congo won, 0-3 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D) on Tue, 30 Dec 2025.
When and where is Botswana vs DR Congo?
Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 19:00 UTC at Al Medina Stadium, Rabat, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D.