Uganda lit up Mandela National Stadium with a football masterclass that left fans roaring and Mozambique reeling, as the Cranes soared to a stunning 4–0 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. It wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, a spectacle, and a celebration of Ugandan football at its finest. From the first whistle to the final roar, the energy was electric, the crowd unstoppable, and the players absolutely ruthless.
The fireworks began in the 48th minute when Allan Okello, with the poise of a maestro and the precision of a sniper, launched a thunderbolt from outside the box that curled past the keeper and kissed the back of the net. The stadium erupted. Vuvuzelas blared, fans danced in the stands, and Okello’s teammates swarmed him like bees to honey. It was the kind of goal that doesn’t just open the scoring, it opens hearts.
Then came Rogers Mato, the man with ice in his veins and fire in his boots. In the 70th minute, he sliced through Mozambique’s defense like a hot knife through butter, slotting home Uganda’s second with surgical finesse. But he wasn’t done. Just fourteen minutes later, Mato struck again, this time with a cheeky finish that sent defenders tumbling and fans into delirium. Two goals, one hero, and a performance that will be etched into Ugandan football folklore.
As if the night needed more drama, the final blow came in the 90th minute. Elio Capradossi’s fierce shot ricocheted off Mozambique’s Feliciano Joao Jone and into the net for an own goal that sealed the rout. It was the cherry on top of a night that had everything: skill, swagger, and sheer dominance.
With this emphatic win, Uganda now sits level with Mozambique on 12 points in Group G, but ahead on goal difference, and riding a wave of momentum that could carry them all the way to the World Cup. The Cranes didn’t just play football; they orchestrated a symphony of speed, strategy, and spirit. And as the final whistle blew, one thing was clear: Uganda isn’t just dreaming of the World Cup, they’re marching toward it with drums pounding and heads held high.