Mozambique vs Uganda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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38': Denis OmediAbout
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Goal! Mozambique 1, Uganda 0. Pepo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 7': Goal! Mozambique 1, Uganda 1. Muhammad Shaban (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Allan Okello.
- 16': Goal! Mozambique 2, Uganda 1. Pepo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 33': Denis Omedi (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Second yellow card to Denis Omedi (Uganda) for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Goal! Mozambique 3, Uganda 1. Stanley Ratifo (Mozambique) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Pepo.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Mozambique 3, Uganda 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Mozambique 3, Uganda 1.
- 45': Substitution, Uganda. Nafian Alionzi replaces Ismail Watenga.
- 61': Substitution, Mozambique. Nené replaces Guima.
- 61': Substitution, Mozambique. Witi replaces Gildo Lourenço.
- 72': Substitution, Mozambique. Clésio replaces Pepo.
- 72': Substitution, Mozambique. Edmilson Dove replaces Bruno Langa.
- 73': Substitution, Uganda. Ronald Ssekiganda replaces Elvis Bwomono.
- 73': Substitution, Uganda. Steven Mukwala replaces Muhammad Shaban.
- 80': Clésio (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Substitution, Mozambique. Elias replaces Stanley Ratifo.
- 87': Substitution, Uganda. Calvin Kabuye replaces Allan Okello.
- 90'+3': Infren Matola (Mozambique) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Mozambique 3, Uganda 1.
- 0': Match ends, Mozambique 3, Uganda 1.
Game Information
Venue: Cairo International Stadium
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Attendance: 100
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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
Mozambique (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ernani (GK) |
| 17 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 4 | Chamboco |
| 5 | Bruno Langa |
| 2 | Nanani  |
| 11 | Pepo |
| 16 | Alfons Amade |
| 21 | Guima |
| 13 | Stanley Ratifo |
| 18 | Gildo |
| 20 | Geny Catamo |
Uganda (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Ismail Watenga (GK) |
| 13 | Elio Capradossi |
| 5 | Bevis Mugabi |
| 23 | Aziz Kayondo |
| 2 | Elvis Bwomono |
| 8 | Khalid Aucho |
| 4 | Kenneth Ssemakula |
| 14 | Denis Omedi |
| 22 | Jude Ssemugabi |
| 21 | Allan Okello |
| 17 | Muhammad Shaban |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.