Senegal Vs Botswana Highlights, AFCON 2025: Nicolas Jackson Brace Hands SEN Victory Over BOT In Tangier

• Location: Tangier, Morocco

• Stadium: Grand Stadium Tangier

• Date: Tuesday, December 23

• Kick-off Time: 8:30 p.m. IST

• Total matches: 02

• Senegal won: 02

• Botswana won: 00

• Draws: 00

Senegal kick off from left to right as we watch.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 1'

Senegal have an early chance to take the lead but Botswana keeper Phoko saves and then a shot from Pape Gueye goes over.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 3'

On-loan Bayern Munich forward Nicolas Jackson lifts a cross that is met by Mane, but the latter's header is pawed by Phoko.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 6'

Teams are not hanging around here as there's action from both ends. Botswana trying to attack but it's killed off as Senegal go at the other end but Mane's cross is not direct.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 9'

Five shots attempted by Senegal with 3 on target but none so far for Botswana, as expected.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 14'

Break in play as Botswana keeper Phoko receives treatment.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 17'

Iliman Ndiaye, who has been missed dearly by his EPL club Everton, crosses from the right but Nicholas Jackson fluffs it.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 21'

There's another break in play as another BOT player goes down and is receiving treatment.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 26'

Senegal are unable to grab that elusive goal all because of Phoko's brilliance in goal. The BOT goalie is keeping his side in the game.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 32'

The Zebras of Botswana are holding on valiantly against Senegal here. Chance after chance for Mane and co but the former lack the killer instinct still.

Senegal 0-0 Botswana 37'

That's a brilliant play from Senegal who cut open Botswana with Jakobs on the left and crosses it neatly to Jackson who makes no mistake and puts his name on the scoresheet.

Senegal 1-0 Botswana 40'

BOT receive a free-kick and they prepare to take it but a weird routine sees them earn a corner. Corner taken but no threat to Edouard Mendy.

Senegal 1-0 Botswana 45+3'

Nicolas Jackson's goal the difference maker as we head into the break.

And we are away for the second half.

Senegal 1-0 Botswana 46'

Former Chelsea defender Koulibaly heads onto the roof of his own net for a corner to Botswana. Johnson curls it in but an easy collect from Mendy.

Senegal 1-0 Botswana 48'

Senegal are dominating proceedings here and it's a matter of time when they score the second goal. Meanwhile, Kebatho is booked for a foul in midfield.

Senegal 1-0 Botswana 55'

On-loan Bayern Munich forward Nicolas Jackson scores a neat goal to hand Senegal a two-nil lead. Ismaila Sarr of Crystal Palace with the assist. Seems like the floodgates will open.

Senegal 2-0 Botswana 58'

Koulibaly splits open the defence with a neat through ball for Sadio Mane, who tries a Henry-esque effort but is saved by Phoko.

Senegal 2-0 Botswana 65'

A 3-0 scoreline will flatter Senegal with Botswana looking to keep it 2-0. Phoko has been brilliant for the Zebras and he's the only man who has kept the score till two goals.

Senegal 2-0 Botswana 70'

Senegal play a good one-two around the BOT penalty box with Sadio Mane teeing it up to Jackson who tricks the defenders and is about to shoot but hits it over the bar.

Senegal 2-0 Botswana 75'

The players of both sides are perhaps waiting for the final whistle as the game is petering out here.

Senegal 2-0 Botswana 82'

Senegal finally grab their third goal of the game via Cherif Ndiaye. Result done and dusted.

Senegal 3-0 Botswana 90'

A comfortable afternoon for Senegal, who all things being equal will top Group D.

Senegal 3-0 Botswana FT