
Mozambique vs Algeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
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'+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 Bensebaïni (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Substitution, Mozambique. Jonathan Muiomo replaces Clésio.
- 67': Substitution, Mozambique. Nélson Divrassone replaces Gildo Vilanculos.
- 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.
- 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
Venue: Estádio do Zimpeto
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
WCQ - CAF Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Algeria | 6 | +10 | 15 |
2 | Mozambique | 6 | -1 | 12 |
3 | Botswana | 6 | +1 | 9 |
4 | Uganda | 6 | -1 | 9 |
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 |
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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