Seychelles vs Burundi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 34': Goal! Seychelles 0, Burundi 1. Sudi Abdallah (Burundi) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Akbar Muderi.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45': Warren Mellie (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Seychelles 0, Burundi 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Seychelles 0, Burundi 1.
- 45': Substitution, Burundi. Bienvenue Kanakimana replaces Mohamed Amissi.
- 45': Substitution, Seychelles. Brandon Labrosse replaces Ryan Henriette.
- 45': Substitution, Seychelles. Johan Gamatice replaces Anil Dijoux.
- 62': Goal! Seychelles 0, Burundi 2. Bienvenue Kanakimana (Burundi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elvis Kamsoba.
- 67': Imra Raheriniaina (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Goal! Seychelles 0, Burundi 3. Bienvenue Kanakimana (Burundi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 70': Substitution, Burundi. Hussein Shabani replaces Sudi Abdallah.
- 70': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Elvis Kamsoba.
- 74': Substitution, Seychelles. Jerron Joubert replaces Tyrone Cadeau.
- 74': Substitution, Seychelles. Vince Fred replaces Makan Cissoko.
- 78': Goal! Seychelles 1, Burundi 3. Lorenzo Hoareau (Seychelles) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandon Labrosse.
- 79': Substitution, Burundi. Irakoze Donasiyano replaces Saïdi Ntibazonkiza.
- 79': Substitution, Burundi. Jamir Naudts replaces Aime Nihorimbere.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Seychelles 1, Burundi 3.
- 0': Match ends, Seychelles 1, Burundi 3.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Municipal de Berkane
Location: Berkane, Morocco
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 |
Line-Ups
Seychelles (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Romeo Barra (GK) |
| 13 | Warren Mellie  |
| 23 | Charmaine Häusl |
| 15 | Markus Payet |
| 14 | Anil Dijoux |
| 11 | Tyrone Cadeau |
| 3 | Makan Cissoko |
| 6 | Elie Sopha |
| 17 | Ryan Henriette |
| 20 | Imra Raheriniaina |
| 8 | Lorenzo Hoareau |
Burundi (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Matteo Nkurunziza (GK) |
| 10 | Saidi Ntibazonkiza |
| 6 | Abdoul Manirakoze |
| 14 | Aime Nihorimbere |
| 22 | Keita Bukuru |
| 18 | Sudi Abdallah |
| 21 | Abedi Bigirimana |
| 8 | Mokono Eldhino |
| 7 | Elvis Kamsoba |
| 23 | Akbar Muderi |
| 11 | Mohamed Amissi |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.