Mozambique defeated Uganda 3-1 in a World Cup qualifier, taking first place in Group C with 12 points. Pepo scored twice, and Ratifo added another, while Uganda struggled with a red card and consecutive losses.
Mozambique secured a 3-1 victory over Uganda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier held at Cairo International Stadium on March 20, propelling them to the top of Group C. With this win, Mozambique is now three points ahead of Algeria, while Uganda remains in fifth place following consecutive defeats in the qualifiers. Both teams aimed to improve their standings as Mozambique sought their third win in a row, contrasting with Uganda’s struggle to address their recent losses.
The match started dynamically with Mozambique’s Pepo scoring a powerful goal just three minutes in. Uganda’s Muhammad Shaban quickly equalized in the seventh minute, converting a precise pass from Allan Okello. However, Mozambique regained the lead within nine minutes, as Pepo netted his second goal. The situation worsened for Uganda when Denis Omedi received a red card for a foul, reducing them to ten players.
Before halftime, Mozambique capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Stanley Ratifo scoring in stoppage time to extend the lead. After the break, Gildo Lourenco missed an opportunity to secure an even larger margin, while Mozambique later benefited from good fortune as a Ugandan shot hit the crossbar. The second half saw both teams make substitutions, but the scoreline remained unchanged, solidifying Mozambique’s position at the top of the group with 12 points from five matches.
In summary, Mozambique’s decisive 3-1 victory over Uganda highlights their strong performance in the World Cup qualifiers, positioning them at the top of Group C. Pepo’s two goals and Ratifo’s effort before halftime were crucial in overcoming the setback of Uganda’s equalizer and the sending off of Omedi. The match underscores Mozambique’s ability to maintain momentum in the qualifying rounds, aiming for further successes ahead.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
