Seychelles vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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- 3': Michael Olunga
- 6': Michael Olunga
- 45'+3': Masoud Juma
- 62': Rooney Onyango
- 73': Benson Omala
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Match Commentary
- 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'+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. Kenan Nourice replaces Helton Monay.
- 59': Substitution, Seychelles. Majid Freminot replaces Elie Sopha.
- 62': Goal! Seychelles 0, Kenya 4. Rooney 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 Rooney 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 Rooney Onyango.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Seychelles 0, Kenya 5.
- 0': Match ends, Seychelles 0, Kenya 5.
Game Information
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan,
Attendance: 404
WC Qual - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 2 | +11 | 6 |
| 2 | Gabon | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Kenya | 2 | +4 | 3 |
| 4 | Burundi | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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 Ouma Otieno |
| 17 | Amos Nondi Obiero |
| 6 | Teddy Akumu |
| 12 | Richard Odada |
| 20 | Eric Johanna Omondi |
| 19 | Rooney Onyango |
| 16 | Masoud Juma |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
WC Qual - CAF News
Africa's biggest sides endured a troubled end to the 2023 international sporting calendar as -- for several of the continent's would-be giants -- World Cup qualification got off to a rocky start.
Ivory Coast's winning start to World Cup qualifying continued with a 2-0 victory over the Gambia as they were among five countries who had away success in group matches on Monday.
Nigeria continued their stumbling start to the African 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, but there were wins for Egypt and Algeria as the continent's top sides flexed their muscles.
Sadio Mane marked his 100th cap for Senegal with two goals as they began their World Cup qualifying campaigning with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over South Sudan on Saturday.
Nigeria had to come from behind to avoid a shock home loss in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying opener against Lesotho.