FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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0 - 5
  • 3': Michael Olunga
  • 6': Michael Olunga
  • 45'+3': Masoud Juma
  • 62': Rooney Onyango
  • 73': Benson Omala

Introduction

Seychelles are hosting Kenya at Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, , starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

  • 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': 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. Stephan Ladouce replaces Makan Cissoko.
  • 86': Substitution, Seychelles. Frederick Renaud replaces Ryan Henriette.
  • 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.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan,
Attendance: 404

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS TEAM GP GD PTS
+11 Ivory Coast 2 6 0
+2 Gabon 2 6 0
+4 Kenya 2 3 1
0 Burundi 2 3 1
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

KEN 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

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