Mozambique vs Algeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Mozambique

FT
0 - 2

Algeria

69': Farès Chaïbi
80': Ramiz Zerrouki

About

Mozambique are hosting Algeria at Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique, 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.
14': Substitution, Algeria. Mohamed Tougaï replaces Aïssa Mandi.
17': Substitution, Algeria. Mohammed Amoura replaces Islam Slimani.
45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
45'+5': First Half ends, Mozambique 0, Algeria 0.
45': Second Half begins Mozambique 0, Algeria 0.
45': Substitution, Algeria. Hicham Boudaoui replaces Amine Gouiri.
50': Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
67': Substitution, Mozambique. Jonathan Muiomo replaces Clésio.
67': Substitution, Mozambique. Nélson Divrassone replaces Gildo Lourenço.
69': Goal! Mozambique 0, Algeria 1. Farès Chaïbi (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
73': Substitution, Mozambique. Lau King replaces Stanley Ratifo.
74': Substitution, Algeria. Adam Ounas replaces Riyad Mahrez.
74': Substitution, Algeria. Ramiz Zerrouki replaces Sofiane Féghouli.
76': Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
80': Goal! Mozambique 0, Algeria 2. Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Amoura.
82': Substitution, Mozambique. João Bonde replaces Shaquille.
90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'+4': Dominguês (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+7': Second Half ends, Mozambique 0, Algeria 2.
0': Match ends, Mozambique 0, Algeria 2.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique

WCQ - CAF Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Algeria	10	+16	25
2	Uganda	10	+5	18
3	Mozambique	10	-3	18
4	Guinea	10	+3	15

Full Table

Line-Ups

Mozambique (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ernani (GK)
3	David Malembana
17	Mexer
5	Bruno Langa
15	Domingos
7	Domingues
23	Shaquille
21	Guima
13	Stanley Ratifo
10	Clésio
18	Gildo

Mozambique Substitutes:

Nanani, Amadú, Telinho , Nelson Divrassone, Fazito , Lau King, Ivane, Eùsebio Muiomo, Edmilson Dove, João Bonde, Nené, Chamboco.

Algeria (4-3-3)

No.	Name
23	Anthony Mandrea (GK)
21	Ramy Bensebaini
2	Aïssa Mandi
15	Rayan Aït-Nouri
20	Youcef Atal
8	Nabil Bentaleb
19	Amine Gouiri
10	Sofiane Feghouli
13	Islam Slimani
17	Farès Chaïbi
7	Riyad Mahrez

Algeria Substitutes:

Kevin Guiton, Hicham Boudaoui, Adam Ounas, Mohamed Amoura, Houssem Aouar, Oussama Benbot, Yasser Larouci, Baghdad Bounedjah, Ramiz Zerrouki, Ahmed Touba, Mohamed Amine Tougai, Moustafa Zeghba.

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