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Rogers Mato scored in Uganda's Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Nigeria last month Uganda forward Rogers Mato has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian this summer from North Macedonian top-flight leaders Vardar. The 22-year-old has been in prolific form for Vardar this season, scoring 15 goals and contributing two assists in 17 appearances. He has agreed a three-year contract with Hearts, which will commence in July after the expiry of his current contract. First capped by his country in 2022, Mato has scored eight international goals in 41 matches, including a consolation goal in an Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Nigeria last month. After starting his career in Uganda with Proline and KCCA, he signed for Turkish outfit Sanliurfaspor in 2023. Mato moved to North Macedonia with AP Brera before making the switch to Vardar last year. Vardar currently lead second-top Struga by one point after 16 games. Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app EFL Cup: Build-up as Newcastle host Man City in semi-final first leg Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid Father Brown has new mysteries to solve in the Cotswolds Is it fine to use weight-loss injections long-term? Philosophy teacher Dan faces prison to escape his past How two Nottingham lads end up on opposite sides of the war in Ukraine 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd? Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season 'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt their former clubs? Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model? 'They were in their kits behind the bar pouring their own pints' Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes? Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. Video Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened Why Man City have signed 'extraordinary' Semenyo 'Whoever signed off England's tour has to go' - Agnew column A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026 Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.