Mozambique’s national football team, already eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention, took an early lead against Somalia in a qualifying match held in Oran, Algeria.
Geny Catamo, a midfielder for Portuguese club Sporting CP, netted the opening goal just six minutes into the game.
Catamo capitalized on a precise pass from Bruno Langa, slotting a left-footed shot past a poorly positioned Somalian goalkeeper.
Despite their inability to advance to the World Cup finals, coach Chiquinho Conde deployed a full-strength lineup, fulfilling a prior commitment to use his best squad.
The “Mambas,” as Mozambique’s national team is known, are completing their World Cup qualification campaign in the neutral venue of Oran.
GOAL! Geny Catamo scores against Somalia. pic.twitter.com/tptvgfQypy
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