Eswatini National Football Team vs Botswana National Football Team Lineups 5 July 2023 COSAFA Cup. Eswatini vs Botswana Live Updates and matchday detail, In the opening match of Group A, Eswatini will face Botswana, two countries known for their cultural similarities.
Since 2018, these teams have clashed three times in the COSAFA Championship, with Botswana emerging as the dominant force. They have secured two victories against Eswatini and managed a draw in the other encounter.
As a result, the upcoming game holds two contrasting possibilities. On one hand, it will be intriguing to witness if the Eswatini football team can finally overcome their previous losses and surpass Botswana’s dominance.
On the other hand, it remains to be seen if the Tswana team will maintain their stronghold and continue their impressive run against Eswatini.
Eswatini National Football Team vs Botswana National Football Team Lineups
Nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King’s Shield), the Eswatini national football team represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football and is controlled by the Eswatini Football Association.
Eswatini XI: 16Dlamini, 6Selenge,20Manana, 15Mkhwanazi, 21Matse, 19Mkhonta, 11Mkhonto, 10Ndzinisa, 8Mamba, 5Bongwa, 3Thwala
Botswana XI: 1Malapela, 2Kebue, 5Tlhalefang, 10Kgamanyane, 11Skweyiya, 13Velaphi, 14Modingwane, 17Mabaya, 18Ditsele, 20Kopelang, 21Mangolo
They have never qualified for the World Cup or the African Cup of Nations final. Swaziland’s best performance in international competition is a semi-final in the COSAFA Cup.
H2H Eswatini vs Botswana
| 23/07/22 | ANC | Botswana | 0 – 0 | Eswatini |
| 31/07/22 | ANC | Eswatini | 2 – 2 | Botswana |
The Botswana national football team was established in 1970 to represent Botswana in association football and is governed by the Botswana Football Association (BFA). Qualified for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
