FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Seychelles vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Seychelles
    FT
    0 - 5
    Kenya
    • 3': Michael Olunga
    • 6': Michael Olunga
    • 45'+3': Masoud Juma
    • 62': Rooney Onyango
    • 73': Benson Ochieng

    About

    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

    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
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    SEY 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 Yellow Card
    5 Helton Monay Yellow Card
    17 Ryan Henriette
    9 Rhio Damoo
    Seychelles Substitutes:
    Lance Ernesta, Bertrand Esparon, Rohan Orphe, Brandon Labrosse, Stephan Ladouce, Noris Bibi, Frederick Renaud, Majid Freminot, Evans Adrienne, Sebastien Larue, Stephen Morgan, Kenner Nourrice.

    KEN 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
    Kenya Substitutes:
    Nabilai Kibunguchy, Timothy Ouma, Alfred Scriven, Joseph Ochuka, Daniel Sakari, Duncan Otieno, Kenneth Muguna, Abud Omar, Benson Ochieng, Ayub Timbe Masika, Ian Otieno, Duke Abuya.

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