Seychelles and Kenya goal to get well from their preliminary defeats as they conflict in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday.
Vivan Bothe’s Seychelles, undefeated of their earlier six conferences with Kenya, try to proceed their dominance on the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
Match Preview:
Seychelles suffered their most substantial aggressive defeat, a 9-0 loss to Ivory Coast of their Group F opener.
Karim Konate led Ivory Coast’s onslaught with two targets and two assists. This defeat follows Seychelles’ current struggles, together with three consecutive losses within the 2023 COSAFA Cup and a single win against Bangladesh in a pleasant final March.
In the meantime, Kenya’s World Cup qualifiers started with a 2-1 loss to Gabon, squandering their lead late within the sport.
The Harambee Stars final appeared in aggressive matches in November 2021, securing a 2-1 win in opposition to Rwanda.
Engin Firat’s aspect, at present ranked one hundred and tenth in FIFA standings, have skilled combined fortunes in pleasant fixtures however face challenges away from house with no wins of their final 4 aggressive away video games.
Seychelles World Cup Qualifiers – Africa kind: L
Seychelles kind (All Competitions): L W L L L L
Kenya World Cup Qualifiers – Africa kind: L
Kenya kind (All Competitions): W L W L D L
Staff Information:
Seychelles’ defender Bertrand Esparon faces doubts resulting from harm. Nick Labiche may change him within the XI.
Bothe is more likely to keep Gervais Waye-Hive, Ryan Henriette, and Brandon Labrosse within the frontline.
Kenya’s Masoud Juma Choka, scorer in opposition to Gabon, may associate with Michael Olunga within the attacking line.
Dennis Ng’ang’a and Johnstone Omurwa may pair up on the coronary heart of Kenya’s protection.
Attainable Lineups:
Seychelles:(4-3-3)
Simeon;
Nourice, Labiche, Ladouce, Panayi;
Raheriniaina, Payet, Sopha;
Waye-Hive, Henriette, Labrosse
Kenya:(4-4-2)
Matasi;
Omar, Ng’ang’a, Omurwa, Onyango;
Muguna, Akumu, Odada, Nondi;
Choka, Olunga
Prediction:
Seychelles seeks redemption after a big defeat, however Kenya, with superior high quality and expertise, could capitalize.
Predicting a 1-0 win for Kenya, constructing on their optimistic points from the earlier defeat and aiming to proceed their dominance over Seychelles.
