Uganda vs Mozambique, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Uganda 0, Mozambique 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Uganda 0, Mozambique 0.
- 48': Goal! Uganda 1, Mozambique 0. Allan Okello (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jude Ssemugabi.
- 56': Substitution, Mozambique. Faisal Bangal replaces Pepo.
- 56': Substitution, Mozambique. Manuel Kambala replaces Guima.
- 59': Khalid Aucho (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Substitution, Mozambique. Clésio replaces Stanley Ratifo.
- 65': Substitution, Mozambique. Melque replaces Witi.
- 65': Substitution, Mozambique. Nené replaces Alfons Amade.
- 70': Goal! Uganda 2, Mozambique 0. Rogers Mato (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Mukwala.
- 77': Substitution, Uganda. Travis Mutyaba replaces Steven Mukwala.
- 84': Goal! Uganda 3, Mozambique 0. Rogers Mato (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Allan Okello.
- 89': Substitution, Uganda. Joseph Mpande replaces Rogers Mato.
- 89': Substitution, Uganda. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Jude Ssemugabi.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Goal! Uganda 4, Mozambique 0. Elio Capradossi (Uganda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Allan Okello.
- 90'+4': Kenneth Semakula (Uganda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Uganda 4, Mozambique 0.
- 0': Match ends, Uganda 4, Mozambique 0.
Game Information
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Location: Kampala, Uganda
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 7 | +12 | 18 |
| 2 | Uganda | 7 | +3 | 12 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 7 | -5 | 12 |
| 4 | Guinea | 7 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Uganda (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 15 | Jordan Obita |
| 13 | Elio Capradossi |
| 23 | Aziz Kayondo |
| 12 | Elvis Bwomono |
| 21 | Allan Okello |
| 8 | Khalid Aucho  |
| 4 | Kenneth Ssemakula |
| 11 | Steven Mukwala |
| 7 | Rogers Mato |
| 22 | Jude Ssemugabi |
Mozambique (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ivane (GK) |
| 15 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 17 | Mexer |
| 5 | Bruno Langa |
| 23 | Diogo Calila |
| 11 | Pepo |
| 21 | Guima |
| 16 | Alfons Amade |
| 13 | Stanley Ratifo |
| 19 | Witi |
| 20 | Geny Catamo |
WCQ - CAF News
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