Uganda Cranes produced a scintillating performance on Friday, defeating Mozambique 4-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Allan Okello opened the scoring before Rogers Mato struck twice, while Elio Capradosi sealed the emphatic win to give Uganda their fourth victory of the campaign.
The result lifts Uganda to 12 points from seven matches, level with Mozambique but ahead on goal difference. Algeria lead the group with 18 points, while Guinea and Botswana have ten and nine points respectively. Somalia sit bottom with a single point.
Speaking after the game, Head Coach Paul Put expressed his delight with the team’s response following the first-leg defeat to Mozambique.
‘I told my players that people were waiting for revenge, and today they showed what football is. We created many chances and kept the pressure on Mozambique. 4-0 is a great result and I am very happy.’
Despite the commanding display, Put voiced disappointment at the stadium turnout.
‘I was a little bit disappointed because I expected a full stadium. For the next game, please come out and support your boys, because the road is still long. But I have to congratulate my players—we did a marvellous job today.’
Uganda now shift focus to their next fixture on Monday against Somalia at Namboole, before two decisive away trips to Botswana and Algeria.
