Geny scores in Mozambique win, but Sporting player has little to celebrate | OneFootball

Sporting player stood out in Mozambique’s win, but Rui Borges’ protégé has no reason to celebrate

Oct 14, 2025 | 11:44 PM |

The Mozambique national team beat Somalia 1-0 with a goal from Geny Catamo on Tuesday, October 14. The Sporting player was in the spotlight, but Rui Borges’ protégé will not be present at the next 2026 World Cup.

The game was decided as early as the 6th minute. Bruno Langa crossed, goalkeeper Mohamud came out recklessly and, with no keeper in goal, Catamo — who could leave in January — finished for the final 1-0. This result allowed the Mozambican team to reach the same 15 points as Uganda, the second-placed side, but they thus finish qualifying in third place.

In the other match, however, Uganda were defeated (2-1) by Algeria. Steven Mukwala opened the scoring in the ninth minute for Uganda. Algeria’s response would only come in the final minutes of the match. Amoura leveled (81’) from the penalty spot. In stoppage time, the Wolfsburg forward was decisive again, also from the spot, scoring the winner (90+9’).

The team coached by Conde Chiquinho concluded qualifying in third place in Group G, with the same points as Uganda, who will play a playoff for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. Goal difference (they scored the same 14, but conceded 8 more) did not allow the Mambas to reach second place.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geny Catamo — valued at 15 million euros — has already made eight appearances. In the 404 minutes he has been on the pitch, the left-footer has not yet managed to record any goals or assists.

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