The Uganda vs Somalia World Cup qualifier in Kampala offers the Cranes another chance to push for a historic first appearance at the finals. Uganda enter the game with confidence after crushing Mozambique 4-0 on Friday. That result lifted them to second in Group G on goal difference. Somalia sit at the bottom with one point from seven matches and cannot qualify.
The match takes place at Mandela National Stadium on Monday, September 8. Kick-off is at 19:00 local time (17:00 Morocco time). Fans can watch live on Supersport.
Head coach Paul Put praised his team for their performance against Mozambique. He also warned them not to relax. “That game is in the past,” he said. “We must respect Somalia. There are no easy games in Africa.” Put urged supporters to fill the stadium and push the team forward: “We need to be 12 vs. 11 and then we enjoy the result.”
Striker Denis Omedi returns from suspension and strengthens the attack. Put is likely to keep most of the same squad that won on Friday. Rogers Mato, Uganda’s top scorer in qualifying with three goals, remains key after striking twice against Mozambique.
The Uganda vs Somalia World Cup qualifier could prove decisive. A win would secure second place in the group and keep the dream of a maiden World Cup appearance alive.
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