Starlets Eye Victory in Botswana for 2024 Cup of Nations Spot After Draw in Nairobi

The Starlets are aiming for success as they face Botswana in the return leg after a 1-1 draw in Nairobi last week. Despite missing out on maximizing the home advantage, a favorable outcome in the two-legged qualifier would secure their spot in the 2024 WAFCO, marking their second appearance in seven years.

The team left for Botswana on Sunday and is expected to return home on Wednesday. In other matchups, defending champions South Africa face a challenging task against Burkina Faso after a 1-1 draw in the away leg. Algeria holds a comfortable position with a 5-1 first-leg win over Burundi, while Equatorial Guinea and DR Congo prepare for an action-packed return leg following a 1-1 draw.

On Tuesday, nine matches are scheduled, including Namibia facing a tough challenge against Ghana after a 3-1 defeat in the first leg. The fixtures are as follows:

Monday, December 4

South Africa vs Burkina Faso
Burundi vs Algeria
Tuesday, December 5

Namibia vs Ghana
Congo vs Tunisia
DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea
Botswana vs Kenya
Egypt vs Senegal
Guinea vs Mali
Togo vs Tanzania
Zambia vs Angola
Cape Verde vs Nigeria