Botswana to Miss Key Players Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Against Guinea-Bissau
Botswana will face Guinea-Bissau in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers without two crucial players. Joel Mogorosi and Mogogi Gabonamong have been declared unavailable as their club, Bloemfontein Celtic, has refused to release them for the upcoming fixture.
The South African club has opted to retain both players to prepare for the new domestic season, despite the qualifier not falling on an official FIFA international match date. This decision leaves Botswana without some of its key attacking options ahead of the important clash.
The two-legged tie will determine which nation advances to Group G of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The group features heavyweights Tunisia, Egypt, and Senegal, making qualification a significant challenge for either team.
Botswana will need to adapt quickly without Mogorosi and Gabonamong if they are to secure progression to the group stage and keep their hopes alive in the continental competition.
