Senegal 3–0 Botswana: Lions of Teranga Cruise to Comfortable AFCON Victory
Senegal made a powerful statement in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a dominant 3–0 win over Botswana in their Group D opener.
The defending champions controlled the game from start to finish, showing their quality and experience on the big stage. Nicolas Jackson was the standout performer, scoring two goals to put Senegal firmly in control.
Botswana struggled to cope with Senegal’s attacking pressure and defensive discipline, managing very few clear chances throughout the match.
Senegal sealed the win late on when Chérif Ndiaye added a third goal in stoppage time, putting the result beyond doubt and underlining their dominance.
The convincing victory sends Senegal to the top of their group and strengthens their status as one of the favourites to lift the AFCON trophy once again.
Final Score:
🇸🇳 Senegal 3–0 Botswana 🇧🇼
Goals:
• Nicolas Jackson (2)
• Chérif Ndiaye
