Seychelles vs. Kenya 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Seychelles and Kenya aim to recover from their initial defeats as they clash in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday.

Vivan Bothe’s Seychelles, undefeated in their previous six meetings with Kenya, strive to continue their dominance at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

Match Preview:

Seychelles suffered their most substantial competitive defeat, a 9-0 loss to Ivory Coast in their Group F opener.

Karim Konate led Ivory Coast’s onslaught with two goals and two assists. This defeat follows Seychelles’ recent struggles, including three consecutive losses in the 2023 COSAFA Cup and a single win against Bangladesh in a friendly last March.

Meanwhile, Kenya’s World Cup qualifiers began with a 2-1 loss to Gabon, squandering their lead late in the game.

The Harambee Stars last appeared in competitive matches in November 2021, securing a 2-1 win against Rwanda.

Engin Firat’s side, currently ranked 110th in FIFA standings, have experienced mixed fortunes in friendly fixtures but face challenges away from home with no wins in their last four competitive away games.

Seychelles World Cup Qualifiers – Africa form: L
Seychelles form (All Competitions): L W L L L L

Kenya World Cup Qualifiers – Africa form: L
Kenya form (All Competitions): W L W L D L

Team News:

Seychelles’ defender Bertrand Esparon faces doubts due to injury. Nick Labiche might replace him in the XI.

Bothe is likely to maintain Gervais Waye-Hive, Ryan Henriette, and Brandon Labrosse in the frontline.

Kenya’s Masoud Juma Choka, scorer against Gabon, could partner with Michael Olunga in the attacking line.

Dennis Ng’ang’a and Johnstone Omurwa might pair up at the heart of Kenya’s defense.

Possible 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 significant defeat, but Kenya, with superior quality and experience, may capitalize.

Predicting a 1-0 win for Kenya, building on their positive aspects from the previous defeat and aiming to continue their dominance over Seychelles.