Match Summary
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Early advantage for Tunisia: Yesmin Khanchouch put Tunisia ahead in the 12th minute, finishing calmly from close range to score their first goal of the tournament.
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Botswana respond: In the 66th minute, Lesego Radiakanyo equalized with a firm finish following a layoff, restoring hope for Botswana.
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Late winner: In dramatic fashion during stoppage time (95'), Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse met a pinpoint cross to steer home the winner and spark celebrations.
Statistical Snapshot
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Possession: Botswana 58% – Tunisia 42%
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Total shots (attempted): Botswana 22 – Tunisia 8
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Shots on target: Botswana 6 – Tunisia 5
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Corners: Tunisia 5 – Botswana 4
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Yellow cards: 2 each
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Saves: 4 each
Group Standings & Outcome
Team | Pld | W | D | L | Points | GD |
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Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | +4 |
Algeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | +1 |
Botswana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | –1 |
Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | –4 |
Botswana finish third with 3 points, behind Nigeria and Algeria, who drew 0–0 in the other Group B match and both advanced to the quarter-finals. Tunisia, with just 1 point, exited the tournament.
Summary Table
Team | Points | Today’s Result | Status |
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Botswana | 3 | Won 2–1 | Awaiting Group C outcome |
Tunisia | 1 | Lost 1–2 | Eliminated from tournament |
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