Ugandan-rooted Divine Mukasa scored twice as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2 to secure their first Championship win of the season.
Divine Mukasa scored twice as West Ham United defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-2 at London Stadium to secure their first Championship victory of the 2026/27 season.
Jarrod Bowen converted a penalty, and Konstantinos Mavropanos also scored for the Hammers. Marshall Munetsi replied for Wolves before Mavropanos turned the ball into his own net.
The victory eased pressure on West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo after his team collected only two points from its opening three league matches following relegation.
Wolves Dominate the Opening Exchanges
Wolves entered unbeaten under new head coach César Peixoto and could have climbed to the top of the Championship with victory.
The visitors controlled the opening half-hour. Raúl Jiménez missed from a promising position before another attempt bounced over goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and struck the crossbar.
Mateus Mané then hit the woodwork after Kyle Walker-Peters failed to clear a cross. Wolves looked more likely to score, but their wastefulness proved costly.
Mukasa Produces a Stunning Opener
West Ham struck against the run of play in the 33rd minute through Mukasa.
The Manchester City loanee collected possession outside the box and unleashed a powerful rising shot that beat José Sá, hit the underside of the crossbar and crossed the line.
Sky Sports described it as a 25-yard strike. It was Mukasa’s first goal since returning to West Ham on loan and transformed the atmosphere inside London Stadium.
The Hammers doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute. André mistimed a challenge on Joel Piroe, allowing captain Bowen to send Sá the wrong way from the penalty spot.
Wolves responded two minutes later. Munetsi escaped Mavropanos and guided a low finish beyond Hermansen to reduce the deficit before halftime.
Mukasa Completes His Double
West Ham restored their two-goal advantage eight minutes after the restart.
Bowen released the ball from the right, and Mukasa received it near the edge of the box. His shot deflected off Nasser Djiga and looped beyond Sá.
The goal underlined Mukasa’s intelligent positioning and willingness to shoot. His movement between midfield and attack repeatedly troubled Wolves.
West Ham made it 4-1 in the 64th minute. Arne Engels delivered a corner, Mavropanos’ header struck the crossbar and the defender reacted quickly to drive home the rebound.
Five minutes later, Mavropanos scored at the wrong end while attempting to stop Jackson Tchatchoua’s cross. Wolves could not produce another response.
West Ham’s Efficiency Decides the Contest
The Sky Sports statistics show Wolves had 56.8% possession and attempted 17 shots against West Ham’s 12.
However, the Hammers registered six efforts on target while Wolves managed only three. That superior accuracy explained how West Ham won despite seeing less of the ball.
The visitors also completed more passes and won seven corners to six. Their overall play was competitive, but West Ham were considerably more effective in both penalty areas.
Nuno praised Mukasa’s positioning, distribution, defensive support and goals, while acknowledging that the young midfielder still has room to improve. Peixoto felt Wolves’ missed chances and loss of organisation after the opener proved decisive.
Divine Mukasa’s Ugandan Roots
Mukasa’s performance carries special interest for Ugandan football supporters.
The midfielder was born in Newham, London, on 22 August 2007. West Ham’s official player profile confirms that his father, Sam, is Ugandan, while his mother, Laime, is Lithuanian.
Mukasa joined West Ham’s academy at six and spent about a decade there. He helped the club win the 2022/23 U18 Premier League South title and belonged to its 2023 FA Youth Cup-winning squad.
He moved to Manchester City in 2023 and won another FA Youth Cup in 2024. During 2024/25, he recorded 16 goals and 15 assists in 20 U18 Premier League appearances.
Mukasa later made his City first-team debut, appeared in the Premier League and spent part of 2025/26 on loan at Leicester City. He returned to West Ham on a season-long loan in August 2026.
The 19-year-old has represented England from U16 to U19 level. His Ugandan parentage creates a potential pathway to the Uganda Cranes, subject to nationality, FIFA eligibility rules and his personal decision. A senior international choice should not be assumed.
What the Result Means
West Ham finally have their first league win and evidence that their attack can deliver under pressure. Mukasa’s energy, Bowen’s leadership and Engels’ midfield quality offered encouragement, although conceding twice showed that defensive improvement remains necessary.
Wolves suffered their first league defeat under Peixoto. Their chance creation was encouraging, but poor finishing and a brief loss of organisation changed the match.
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Take-Home Verdict
West Ham’s 4-2 victory belonged to Mukasa. His spectacular opener shifted momentum, and his second goal restored control when Wolves threatened to recover.
The performance was especially meaningful for Ugandan supporters because of his paternal roots. Mukasa remains an England youth international and Manchester City player, but his progress will generate growing interest in Uganda.
For West Ham, the night delivered their first Championship win and renewed belief. Wolves learned that possession and chances count for little without clinical finishing.
