Mozambique vs Uganda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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38': Denis OmediAbout
Match Commentary
- 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 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
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 |
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