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Botswana Rally Late to Edge Tunisia in WAFCON Group B Thriller — Must Wait on Group C to Know if They Go Through

In a dramatic finale to Group B at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of NationsBotswana claimed a stoppage-time 2–1 win over Tunisia at Stade Père Jégo. Despite the win, Botswana must now wait for results from Group C to determine if their three points are sufficient to qualify as one of the best third‑placed teams.

Match Summary

  • 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.

  • Botswana respond: In the 66th minute, Lesego Radiakanyo equalized with a firm finish following a layoff, restoring hope for Botswana.

  • 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

  • Possession: Botswana 58% – Tunisia 42%

  • Total shots (attempted): Botswana 22 – Tunisia 8

  • Shots on target: Botswana 6 – Tunisia 5

  • Corners: Tunisia 5 – Botswana 4

  • Yellow cards: 2 each

  • Saves: 4 each

Group Standings & Outcome

Team Pld W D L Points GD
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

TeamPointsToday’s ResultStatus
Botswana3Won 2–1Awaiting Group C outcome
Tunisia1Lost 1–2Eliminated from tournament

Botswana's late goal delivered excitement and a deserved victory, yet even with the comeback, it wasn't enough to lift them into the quarter-finals. Tunisia suffered a disappointing group stage and exit, while Botswana must await confirmation if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

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