Looking for information on how to follow the Botswana vs Senegal clash? This guide provides all the necessary details regarding kick-off times, global broadcasting rights, and the latest team updates.
Football fans around the world are gearing up for the highly anticipated Botswana vs Senegal match as the Teranga Lions begin their quest for another continental title. This Group D encounter in Tangier promises to be an intriguing battle between the experienced favorites and the ambitious Zebras. 🏆
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In the United Kingdom (UK), viewers can access the game via 4seven and Channel 4 Streaming.1 For supporters in the United States (U.S.), the live coverage of Botswana vs Senegal will be hosted on Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS.2
Global Broadcasters List đź“ş
| Country / Region | Broadcaster |
| U.S. | Fubo, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS |
| UK | 4seven, Channel 4 Streaming |
| Canada | Fubo, beIN SPORTS |
| Australia | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Connect |
| Middle East (UAE/Egypt) | beIN SPORTS |
| South Africa | SuperSport, SABC |
| Botswana | BTV (Botswana TV) |
Match Details: Botswana vs Senegal
The 2021 champions, Senegal, will face Botswana in their opening Group D fixture this Tuesday.3
- Date: 23 December 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT / 16:00 Local Time4
- Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger (Ibn Batouta Stadium), Morocco5
While Senegal enters as the clear heavyweights, the Botswana vs Senegal fixture is a historic moment for the Zebras, marking their return to the AFCON finals for the first time since 2012.6 🌍
Predicted Lineups
Botswana (4-2-3-1): K. Dambe; T. Leinanyane, M. Gaolaolwe, T. Ditlhokwe, A. Velaphi; G. Mohutsiwa, L. Ditsele; K. Seakanyeng, S. Boy, T. Sesinyi; T. Orebonye.
Senegal (4-2-3-1): E. Mendy; A. Mendy, K. Koulibaly, M. Niakhate, I. Jakobs; P. Sarr, I. Gueye; I. Sarr, I. Ndiaye, S. Mané; N. Jackson.
Team News
Botswana Latest: Coach Morena Ramoreboli has a largely domestic-based squad that relies on collective discipline.7 The Zebras will look to Kabelo Seakanyeng for creative spark, hoping to pull off a massive shock in this Botswana vs Senegal showdown.
Senegal Latest: The Lions are led by the legendary Sadio ManĂ©, who is competing in his sixth AFCON.8 Despite some minor fitness concerns for Ismaila Sarr, coach Pape Thiaw has a star-studded roster. Senegal aims to continue their record of winning their last five AFCON opening matches in today’s Botswana vs Senegal game.
Head-to-Head Record
Senegal has a perfect record against Botswana in competitive fixtures, having won both of their previous meetings during the 2015 AFCON qualifiers without conceding a single goal.9 This will be their first-ever meeting on the main AFCON tournament stage
