Rogers Mato introduced himself on the continental stage within the 67th minute by scoring for the North Macedonian aspect FK Vardar throughout their opening UEFA Europa Convention League qualifier.

Mato, who helped FK Vardar safe final season’s Macedonia Cup, entered the match in opposition to San Marino’s La Fiorita at 47 minutes, and simply 19 minutes later, he made it depend. Following an preliminary strike from Azer Omeragic within the forty seventh minute and a Mirko Drudi personal objective 18 minutes later, Mato’s composed end from the sting of the field discovered the underside left nook, sealing a 3–0 dwelling victory.

The objective not solely marked Mato’s first in European competitors but additionally gave Vardar a cushty cushion forward of the return leg in San Marino. The consequence additionally indicators a promising begin for Ugandan gamers overseas, as Svenska aspect BK Häcken’s John Paul Dembe contributed with strong minutes within the Europa League qualifiers in opposition to FC Spartak Trnava.

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Mato’s fast adaptation and scoring intuition are an enormous cause why he’s a rising star for each the membership and Cranes. Rogers Mato helped FK Vardar raise the Macedonia Cup final season, and the Cranes ahead is now making his mark on the European stage. A 3–0 cushion for his aspect gives a robust platform to progress to the subsequent spherical.

Uganda throughout Europe is a narrative value bragging about. Success tales from Mato and Dembe are an indicator of a rising presence and affect of Ugandan expertise in European membership competitions.