Seychelles vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Seychelles are hosting Kenya
at Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 1. Michael Olunga (Kenya) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 6': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 2. Michael Olunga (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 36': Helton Monay (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 3. Masoud Juma (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Eric Omondi.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Seychelles 0, Kenya 3.
- 45': Second Half begins Seychelles 0, Kenya 3.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Abud Omar replaces Erick Otieno.
- 59': Substitution, Seychelles. Brandon Labrosse replaces Rhio Damoo.
- 59': Substitution, Seychelles. Kenner Nourrice replaces Helton Monay.
- 59': Substitution, Seychelles. Majid Freminot replaces Elie Sopha.
- 62': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 4. Ronney Onyango (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 66': Substitution, Kenya. Ayub Masika replaces Eric Omondi.
- 66': Substitution, Kenya. Benson Omalla replaces Masoud Juma.
- 73': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 5. Benson Omalla (Kenya) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ronney Onyango.
- 75': Brandon Labrosse (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Substitution, Seychelles. Frederick Renaud replaces Ryan Henriette.
- 86': Substitution, Seychelles. Stephan Ladouce replaces Makan Cissoko.
- 87': Imra Raheriniaina (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Substitution, Kenya. Nabilai Kibunguchy replaces Johnstone Omurwa.
- 89': Substitution, Kenya. Timothy Ouma replaces Ronney Onyango.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Seychelles 0, Kenya 5.
- 0': Match ends, Seychelles 0, Kenya 5.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 404
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 404
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 10 | +25 | 26 |
| 2 | Gabon | 10 | +13 | 25 |
| 3 | Gambia | 10 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Kenya | 10 | +4 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Seychelles (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Carlos Simeon (GK) |
| 8 | Lucas Panayi |
| 15 | Markus Payet |
| 2 | Gervais Waye-Hive |
| 3 | Makan Cissoko |
| 19 | Nick Labiche |
| 6 | Elie Sopha |
| 20 | Imra Raheriniaina |
| 5 | Helton Monay |
| 17 | Ryan Henriette |
| 9 | Rhio Damoo |
Kenya (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Patrick Matasi (GK) |
| 2 | Dennis Ng'Ang'A |
| 4 | Johnstone Omurwa |
| 13 | Erick Otieno |
| 17 | Amos Nondi Obiero |
| 6 | Teddy Akumu |
| 12 | Richard Odada |
| 20 | Eric Omondi |
| 19 | Rooney Onyango |
| 16 | Masoud Juma |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
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