Two goals from Nicolas Jackson helped Senegal ease to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Much of the Group D encounter in Tangier was played in torrential rain, with Botswana struggling to cope as the 2021 champions launched wave after wave of attacks.

Nicolas Jackson has scored twice and Senegal has started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana.

Senegal versus Botswana kicks off tomorrow at 3pm UK time. In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster. Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.

T+L A-List advisor Amie O’Brien shares her top recommendations for Botswana safari camps based on what travelers are looking for—luxury, adventure, or tranquility.

Botswana President Duma Boko reiterated a plan to take control of De Beers, rebuffing a warning from the International Monetary Fund that the diamond market’s prolonged slump makes it a risky undertaking.

BOTSWANA: THE history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled into the workforce as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in mines,

As part of the first matchday of the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be at the Emirates Stadium this Tuesday (kick-off at 4 p.m., CET) to face Botswana. One Paris Saint-Germain player is in the starting lineup for Senegal: Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old forward).