In a highly-anticipated conflict of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Mozambique is about to face Algeria at Estadio do Zimpeto on Sunday afternoon.
Each groups are using on victories from their earlier qualifiers and intention to safe a second consecutive qualifying win of their final aggressive fixture of the 12 months.
Match Preview:
Algeria secured a formidable 3-1 victory towards Somalia’s Ocean Stars on the Nelson Mandela Stadium.
Regardless of a objective from Issa Abatari that lowered their lead, targets from Ahmed Abdi (personal objective), Baghdad Bounedjah, and Islam Slimani sealed the win for Djamel Belmadi’s aspect.
Having gained six of their final 9 matches and unbeaten away from residence this 12 months, the Fennec Foxes are poised to proceed their optimistic run towards Mozambique, who confronted a slim 1-0 defeat of their earlier encounter.
Mozambique, coming off an exciting 3-2 win towards Botswana, displayed their attacking prowess by means of targets from Clesio Bauque, Stanley Ratifo, and Jonathan Muiomo.
Chiquinho Conde’s aspect goals to take care of their unbeaten streak of their final 5 matches, aiming for back-to-back residence victories.
Workforce Information:
Islam Slimani is a possible starter for Algeria after his impactful efficiency off the bench. Yasser Larouci, who lately debuted, is anticipated to characteristic within the XI.
For Mozambique, Faisal Bangal faces uncertainty resulting from harm, probably paving the best way for Stanley Ratifo to characteristic prominently if Bangal is unfit.
Predicted Lineups:
Mozambique Attainable Beginning Lineup:(4-4-2)
Siluane;
Nene, Domingues, Langa, Macandza;
Bauque, Amadu, Dove, Guimaraes;
Ratifo, Vilanculos
Algeria Attainable Beginning Lineup:(4-4-2)
Mandrea;
Atal, Tougai, Zerrouki, Larouci;
Aouar, Mandi, Chaibi, Gouiri;
Mahrez, Slimani
Prediction:
Algeria is anticipated to dominate the match with a convincing 4-1 victory, capitalizing on their latest kind, regardless of Mozambique’s resilience in latest fixtures.