Sporting starter thrashed 4-0 in World Cup qualifier, left in hot water | OneFootball

Mozambique was thrashed by Uganda 4-0, falling significantly behind in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. In Group G, which continues to be led by Algeria with 18 points from seven games, the team featuring Geny Catamo, who started the match, drops to third place, with the same 12 points as Uganda, who move up to second.

The winger from Sporting – who has not had a favorable start to the season – was named in the starting lineup by Chiquinho Conde, but could not prevent his nation’s heavy defeat at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. After a goalless first half, the home team took the lead in the 49th minute through Allan Okello.

Mozambique still tried to react, but saw the Ugandans double their advantage in the 70th minute, with Rogers Mato finding the back of the net. The home side didn’t stop there and celebrated again in the 84th minute. Already in stoppage time, Elio Capradossi headed in to make it 4-0.

With three games remaining in the qualifiers, Mozambique now faces a very tough path to direct qualification and will now aim for a spot through the intercontinental play-off. To achieve this, they will have to finish among the four best runners-up in the African qualifiers, at a time when they are currently in third place.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geny Catamo – valued at 15 million euros – has already played five matches, always as a starter. In the 341 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the left-footer has yet to score or provide an assist.

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