Seychelles and Kenya aim for a comeback in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday evening.
Vivan Bothe's team, unbeaten in their last six encounters with the Harambee Stars, seeks to extend this dominance at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
Match Preview:
Seychelles faced their heaviest competitive defeat with a 9-0 loss to Ivory Coast in the Group F opener, featuring Karim Konate's two goals and two assists. Seeking recovery, Seychelles aims to bounce back after losing four consecutive matches, including three defeats in the 2023 COSAFA Cup.
Kenya's dream start was halted with a 2-1 defeat against Gabon, conceding two second-half goals. Despite their first competitive game since November 2021, Kenya has participated in six friendly fixtures since 2023, yielding mixed results.
Ranked 110th in the FIFA World Rankings, Kenya faces Seychelles, winless in their last six encounters since November 1992.
Team News:
Bertrand Esparon's injury raises doubts for Seychelles, with Nick Labiche potentially joining the back four. Gervais Waye-Hive, Ryan Henriette, and Brandon Labrosse are expected to form the front three.
Masoud Juma Choka, scoring in back-to-back games, leads Kenya's attack alongside skipper Michael Olunga. Dennis Ng'ang'a and Johnstone Omurwa are likely to pair up in defense.
KICKOFF TIME:
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT (7:00 PM).
PREDICTION:
Seychelles 1-2 Kenya
