Algeria vs Somalia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Algeria are hosting Somalia
at Stade de Nelson Mandela, Baraki, Algeria, 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.
- 2': Own Goal by Ahmed Abdi, Somalia. Algeria 1, Somalia 0.
- 31': Goal! Algeria 2, Somalia 0. Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Algeria 2, Somalia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Algeria 2, Somalia 0.
- 45': Substitution, Algeria. Adam Ounas replaces Riyad Mahrez.
- 45': Substitution, Algeria. Kévin Van Den Kerkhof replaces Youcef Atal.
- 45': Substitution, Algeria. Mohammed Amoura replaces Amine Gouiri.
- 45': Substitution, Somalia. Sakariya Hassan replaces Hussein Mohamed.
- 61': Substitution, Algeria. Hicham Boudaoui replaces Farès Chaïbi.
- 65': Goal! Algeria 2, Somalia 1. Yusuf Ahmed (Somalia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 68': Substitution, Algeria. Islam Slimani replaces Baghdad Bounedjah.
- 70': Substitution, Somalia. Abdulkadir Sidow replaces Isse Ismail.
- 71': Substitution, Somalia. Farhan Ahmed replaces Yusuf Ahmed.
- 75': Abdi Mohamed (Somalia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Goal! Algeria 3, Somalia 1. Islam Slimani (Algeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Ounas.
- 82': Substitution, Somalia. Adan Anes replaces Ibrahim Ilyas.
- 82': Substitution, Somalia. Mahad Abdulkadir replaces Issa Abatari.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Algeria 3, Somalia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Algeria 3, Somalia 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade de Nelson Mandela
Location: Baraki, Algeria
Attendance: 40,784
Venue: Stade de Nelson Mandela
Location: Baraki, Algeria
Attendance: 40,784
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 10 | +16 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | -3 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Algeria (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Anthony Mandrea (GK) |
| 6 | Ramiz Zerrouki |
| 4 | Mohamed Amine Tougai |
| 12 | Yasser Larouci |
| 20 | Youcef Atal |
| 17 | Farès Chaïbi |
| 2 | Aïssa Mandi |
| 9 | Baghdad Bounedjah |
| 11 | Houssem Aouar |
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez |
| 19 | Amine Gouiri |
Somalia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Mustaf Mohamed Yuusuf (GK) |
| 8 | Isse Ismail |
| 15 | Saadiq Faisal Elmi |
| 4 | Isse Ibrahim |
| 2 | Abdirizak Mohamed  |
| 10 | Ibrahim Ilyas |
| 5 | Ahmed Abdi |
| 12 | Yusuf Ahmed |
| 6 | Omar Jama |
| 16 | Issa Abatari |
| 7 | Hussein Mohamed |
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