Uganda cruises past Somalia in FIFA World Cup qualifier

KAMPALA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Allan Okello and Jude Ssemugabi struck in the first half as Uganda claimed a 2-0 home win over Somalia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday.

Okello opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the sixth minute, before Ssemugabi doubled the lead with a composed finish in the 39th minute.

Somalia raised its intensity after the break, but Uganda goalkeeper Jamal Magoola st