Ivory Coast vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Ivory Coast are hosting Kenya
at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Goal! Côte d'Ivoire 1, Kenya 0. Franck Kessie (Côte d'Ivoire) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Amad Diallo.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Côte d'Ivoire 1, Kenya 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Côte d'Ivoire 1, Kenya 0.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Adam Wilson replaces Alpha Onyango.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Job Ochieng replaces Alphonce Omija.
- 48': Sylvester Owino (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Goal! Côte d'Ivoire 2, Kenya 0. Yan Diomande (Côte d'Ivoire) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ghislain Konan.
- 61': Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Pacôme Zouzoua replaces Nicolas Pépé.
- 67': Substitution, Kenya. Duke Abuya replaces Michael Olunga.
- 75': Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Simon Adingra replaces Yan Diomande.
- 75': Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Sébastien Haller replaces Evann Guessand.
- 80': Substitution, Kenya. Austin Odhiambo replaces Will Wilson.
- 81': Substitution, Kenya. Marvin Nabwire replaces Timothy Ouma.
- 84': Goal! Côte d'Ivoire 3, Kenya 0. Amad Diallo (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 87': Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Armel Zohouri replaces Guéla Doué.
- 87': Substitution, Côte d'Ivoire. Oumar Diakité replaces Amad Diallo.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Côte d'Ivoire 3, Kenya 0.
- 0': Match ends, Côte d'Ivoire 3, Kenya 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 29,714
Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 29,714
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | 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
Ivory Coast (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yahia Fofana (GK) |
| 21 | Evan Ndicka |
| 20 | Emmanuel Agbadou |
| 3 | Ghislain Konan |
| 17 | Guela Doué |
| 18 | Ibrahim Sangaré |
| 8 | Franck Kessié |
| 9 | Yan Diomande |
| 15 | Amad |
| 11 | Evann Guessand |
| 19 | Nicolas Pépé |
Kenya (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Bryne Odhiambo (GK) |
| 19 | Collins Sichenje |
| 5 | Alphonce Omija |
| 2 | Sylvester Owino  |
| 17 | Daniel Sakari |
| 6 | Alpha Onyango |
| 20 | Manzur Okwaro |
| 22 | Timothy Ouma |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
| 11 | William Wilson |
| 15 | Ryan Ogam |
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