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

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

The winger of Sporting - who has not had a favorable start to the season - was started by Chiquinho Conde, but could not prevent the heavy defeat of his nation at the Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala. After a goalless first half, the home team took the lead at 49', through Allan Okello.

Mozambique tried to react, but saw the Ugandans double the lead at minute 70, with Rogers Mato getting a taste of the foot. The host team did not stop there and celebrated again at 84'. Already in stoppage time, Elio Capradossi headed for the 4-0.

With three games left in the qualification, Mozambique now has a very complicated direct qualification and are now aiming for classification via intercontinental play-off. For that, they will have to finish among the four best seconds in 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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