Tunisia - Botswana

Botswana and Tunisia face off on 28 September 2026 for matchday 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification group stage. Both sides enter this fixture looking to secure their first victory of the current campaign after opening with shared points. Botswana showed resilience in their recent encounter, battling to a 2-2 draw against Libya, while Tunisia were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Uganda. These results leave both teams eager to gain momentum and establish their authority early in the group standings.

The history between these two nations reveals a competitive edge, with their previous Africa Cup of Nations qualification meetings often proving tight affairs, including a 0-0 draw in November 2014 and a 3-0 victory for Tunisia in September 2023. As Botswana prepare to host, they will aim to disrupt Tunisia’s tactical setup and capitalise on any defensive lapses. Whether Tunisia can impose their experience or if Botswana can find a breakthrough remains the central question.