Geny Catamo's World Cup spot in doubt, Sporting's left-footer in trouble | OneFootball

Mozambique is further away from making an appearance in the 2026 World Cup. The 'mambas', with Geny Catamo as a starter, were defeated by Uganda, by 4-0, and fell to third place, now with the same points as the Ugandans (12) and six from direct qualification, reserved for the first place in the group.

The winger from Sporting - who has not had a favorable start to the season - was launched from the start by Chiquinho Conde, but could not prevent his nation's heavy defeat at the Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala. After a first half without goals, the home team took the lead at 49', through Allan Okello.

Mozambique still tried to react, but saw the Ugandans double the advantage already at the 70th minute, with Rogers Mato taking pleasure in scoring. The home team didn't stop there and celebrated again at 84'. Already in stoppage time, Elio Capradossi headed for the 4-0.

With three games left until the end of the qualification, Mozambique is thus with direct qualification very complicated and now points to the classification via intercontinental play-off. For this, they will have to finish among the four best seconds of the African qualification, at a time when they are in third place.

This season, with the Sporting jersey, Geny Catamo - valued at 15 million euros - has already played five matches, always as a starter. In the 341 minutes he was on the field, the left-footer has not yet managed to score any goal or assist.

Geny's goal against Benfica:

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