Algeria vs Mozambique, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
- 8': Mohamed Amoura
- 24': Aïssa Mandi
- 30': Mohamed Amoura
- 65': Jaouen Hadjam
- 80': Mohamed Amoura
5 - 1
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 8': Goal! Algeria 1, Mozambique 0. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
- 21': Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24': Goal! Algeria 2, Mozambique 0. Aïssa Mandi (Algeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 28': Infren Matola (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Goal! Algeria 3, Mozambique 0. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
- 40': Goal! Algeria 3, Mozambique 1. Geny Catamo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Algeria 3, Mozambique 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Algeria 3, Mozambique 1.
- 45': Substitution, Mozambique. Gildo Lourenço replaces Witiness Quembo.
- 45': Substitution, Mozambique. Nené replaces Pepo.
- 57': Nené (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Goal! Algeria 4, Mozambique 1. Jaouen Hadjam (Algeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohammed Amoura.
- 73': Substitution, Algeria. Saïd Benrahma replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 73': Substitution, Algeria. Youcef Belaïli replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 73': Substitution, Mozambique. Clésio replaces Stanley Ratifo.
- 80': Goal! Algeria 5, Mozambique 1. Mohammed Amoura (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 81': Substitution, Algeria. Youcef Atal replaces Jaouen Hadjam.
- 82': Substitution, Mozambique. Shaquille replaces Alfons Amade.
- 84': Substitution, Algeria. Amin Chiakha replaces Farès Chaïbi.
- 84': Substitution, Algeria. Ibrahim Maza replaces Mohammed Amoura.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Algeria 5, Mozambique 1.
- 0': Match ends, Algeria 5, Mozambique 1.
Game Information
Venue: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Location: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Attendance: 54,500
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 7 | +12 | 18 |
| 2 | Uganda | 7 | +3 | 12 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 7 | -5 | 12 |
| 4 | Guinea | 7 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Algeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alexis Guendouz (GK) |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 15 | Rayan Aït-Nouri  |
| 13 | Jaouen Hadjam |
| 6 | Ahmed Kendouci |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbi |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui |
| 11 | Amine Gouiri |
| 18 | Mohamed Amoura |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
Mozambique (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ernani (GK) |
| 17 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 4 | Chamboco |
| 5 | Bruno Langa |
| 2 | Nanani |
| 11 | Pepo |
| 16 | Alfons Amade |
| 21 | Guima |
| 13 | Stanley Ratifo |
| 19 | Witi |
| 20 | Geny Catamo |
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