World Cup Qualifying: Okello and Mato shine as Uganda down Mozambique

Uganda brushed aside Mozambique 4-0 in Kampala on Friday to snatch second place in Group G from their ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The Cranes dominated the encounter and came out victorious after a brave second half.

The hit 💥#UGAMOZ | #2026WCQ pic.twitter.com/wwR52DHUBP

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Three points separated the hosts from their opponents heading into the game. Uganda were better in the first half but failed to penetrate a resilient Mozambique defense led by Reinildo Mandava. Allan Okello was the danger man as he tested the away side with two well-taken free kicks. The visitors were limited to a few counterattacks and failed to make meaningful attempts on goal.

Moments after the resumption, Uganda broke the deadlock through star player Okello, who scored a beautiful goal from distance. Rogers Mato was in red-hot form as he bagged a brace in the space of 14 minutes to down Mozambique. Center back Elio Capradossi finished Mozambique off with a header in the dying moments of the match.

That was sweet from Rogers Mato.#UGAMOZ | #2026WCQ pic.twitter.com/b6TNO17rzT

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The win takes Uganda above Mozambique to second with 12 points, thanks to a better goal difference. Algeria tops the group with 18 points. Uganda will be playing the already eliminated Somalia, while Mozambique will host Botswana.

Group G Table (7 matches played)

1. Algeria- 18 points
2. Uganda- 12 points
3. Mozambique- 12 points
4. Guinea- 10 points
5. Botswana- 9 points
6. Somalia- 1 point