Mozambique vs Algeria 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 14': Substitution, Algeria. Mohamed Tougaï replaces Aïssa Mandi.
- 17': Substitution, Algeria. Mohammed Amoura replaces Islam Slimani.
- 45': Substitution, Algeria. Hicham Boudaoui replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 50': Ramy Bensebaïni (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Mozambique. Nélson Divrassone replaces Gildo Vilanculos.
- 67': Substitution, Mozambique. Jonathan Muiomo replaces Clésio.
- 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'+4': Dominguês (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 | Algeria | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| -1 | Mozambique | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| +1 | Botswana | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| -1 | Uganda | 6 | 9 | 3 |
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 |
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 |
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