Botswana seek redemption against Zambia

by Staff Reporter

Sunday Nov 15, 2020. 15:00

Botswana will face Zambia in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Monday.

Kick-off is at 18h00 CAT.

The match is set to take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in the second biggest city in Botswana, Francistown.

The Zebras suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Zambia in a Group H match which was played in Lusaka on Thursday.

The result saw Botswana move down to fourth place on the Group H standings with one point from three matches.

The player to watch out for in the Zebras squad is Township Rollers striker Tumisang Orebonye, who netted against Zambia this week.

Meanwhile, Zambia will be brimming with confidence after recording a victory over Botswana at home.

Chipolopolo are now placed third on the Group H standings with three points from three matches.

The key player for the 2012 African champions is Enock Mwepu with the RB Salzburg midfielder having netted against Botswana on Thursday.

The last time Botswana hosted Zambia was in July 2019.

The two teams played to a 0-0 draw in the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier in the city of Francistown.