Congo vs Morocco 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Congo are hosting Morocco
at Le Grand Stade Agadir, Agadir, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 8': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 1. Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Eliesse Ben Seghir.
- 12': Gaïus Makouta (Congo) is shown the yellow card.
- 15': Yhoan Andzouana (Congo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 16': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 2. Chadi Riad (Morocco) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
- 20': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 3. Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Achraf Hakimi with a cross.
- 29': Ravy Tsouka (Congo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 4. Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Azzedine Ounahi.
- 42': Substitution, Congo. Archange Bintsouka replaces Gaïus Makouta.
- 42': Substitution, Congo. Glid Otanga replaces Alain Ipiélé.
- 45': Second Half begins Congo 0, Morocco 4.
- 53': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 5. Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Azzedine Ounahi following a set piece situation.
- 60': Substitution, Morocco. Soufiane Rahimi replaces Ayoub El Kaabi.
- 61': Substitution, Morocco. Ilias Akhomach replaces Eliesse Ben Seghir.
- 62': Goal! Congo 0, Morocco 6. Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Brahim Díaz.
- 66': Substitution, Congo. Inno Loemba replaces Ravy Tsouka.
- 66': Substitution, Congo. Jason Bahamboula replaces Mons Bassouamina.
- 68': Substitution, Morocco. Youssef En-Nesyri replaces Hakim Ziyech.
- 68': Substitution, Morocco. Amine Adli replaces Azzedine Ounahi.
- 75': Substitution, Morocco. Bilal El Khannouss replaces Brahim Díaz.
- 78': Substitution, Congo. Will Hondermarck replaces Silvere Ganvoula.
- 83': Glid Otanga (Congo) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Congo 0, Morocco 6.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Le Grand Stade Agadir
Location: Agadir, Morocco
Attendance: 30,000
Venue: Le Grand Stade Agadir
Location: Agadir, Morocco
Attendance: 30,000
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +20 | Morocco | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| +1 | Niger | 8 | 15 | 3 |
| -1 | Tanzania | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| 0 | Zambia | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Congo (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Owen Matimbou (GK) |
| 4 | Christ Makosso |
| 5 | Bryan Passi |
| 6 | Fred Dembi |
| 17 | Yhoan Andzouana |
| 15 | Ravy Tsouka Dozi |
| 10 | Gaïus Makouta |
| 8 | Chandrel Géraud Massanga |
| 11 | Mons Bassouamina |
| 7 | Alain Ipiélé |
| 3 | Silvére Ganvoula |
Morocco (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Bounou (GK) |
| 6 | Chadi Riad |
| 5 | Nayef Aguerd |
| 17 | Yahia Attiyat Allah |
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi |
| 7 | Hakim Ziyech |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahi |
| 4 | Sofyan Amrabat |
| 20 | Ayoub El Kaabi |
| 13 | Eliesse Ben Seghir |
| 10 | Brahim Díaz |
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