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

The Mozambique national team defeated Somalia 1-0 with a goal by Geny Catamo on Tuesday, October 14. The Sporting player stood out, 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 made a reckless exit, and with the keeper out of the goal, Catamo - who may 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 team, but thus ends the qualification in third place.

In the other match, however, Uganda was defeated (2-1) by Algeria. Steven Mukwala opened the scoring as early as the ninth minute of the game in favor of Uganda. Algeria's response would only come in the final minutes of the match. Amoura equalized (81') through a penalty. In injury time, the Wolfsburg forward was decisive, again from the penalty spot, scoring the winning goal (90+9').

The team led by Conde Chiquinho concluded the qualification in third position in Group G, with the same points as Uganda, which will compete in a playoff for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. The goal difference (scored the same 14, but conceded 8 more) did not allow the Mambas to reach second place.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Geny Catamo - valued at 15 million euros - has already played eight matches. In the 404 minutes he was on the field, the left-footer has not yet managed to score any goals or provide any assists in his personal tally.

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