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The Mozambique national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Moçambicana de Futebol) represents Mozambique in men's international football competitions and is controlled by the Mozambican Football Federation, the governing body for football in Mozambique. Mozambique have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, but they have qualified for four Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1996, 1998 and most recently the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, being eliminated in the first round in all four.

Mozambique
Nickname(s)Os Mambas (The Mambas)
AssociationFederação Moçambicana de Futebol
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachChiquinho Conde
Most capsDomingues (97)
Top scorerTico-Tico (30)
Home stadiumEstádio do Zimpeto
FIFA codeMOZ
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 114 2 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest66 (November 1997)
Lowest134 (July 2005, September 2006)
First international
 Mozambique 2–1 Zambia 
(Mozambique; 25 June 1975)
Biggest win
 Mozambique 6–1 Lesotho 
(Mozambique; 10 August 1980)
 Mozambique 5–0 South Sudan 
(Maputo, Mozambique; 18 May 2014)
 Mozambique 5–0 Lesotho 
(Maputo, Mozambique; 2 June 2021)
Biggest defeat
 Zimbabwe 6–0 Mozambique 
(Salisbury, Zimbabwe; 20 April 1980)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances4 (first in 1986)
Best resultGroup stage (1986, 1996, 1998, 2010)
African Nations Championship
Appearances1 (first in 2014)
Best resultGroup stage (2014)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997)
Best resultRunners-up (2008, 2015)
Medal record
COSAFA Cup
2008 South Africa
2015 South Africa
1997 Southern Africa
2009 Zimbabwe

Mozambique's home ground is Estádio do Zimpeto in the capital city Maputo, and can hold 42,000 spectators. The team's current head coach is Victor Matine, who became manager in July 2019,[2] replacing previous head coach and former Portugal international Abel Xavier, who had been in charge since February 2016.[3]


History



Beginnings


On the day of independence in 1975, Mozambique played its first ever match; a friendly against Zambia, winning 2–1. Two years later, Cuba became Mozambique's first non-African opponent when the two countries met in Mozambique, with Cuba winning 2–0.[4] Mozambique entered World Cup qualifying for the first time in the 1982 qualifying competition. Mozambique were defeated 7–3 over two legs by Zaire in the first round.


1986 Africa Cup of Nations


Mozambique qualified for its first Africa Cup of Nations in 1986. In the qualifying competition they beat Mauritius, Malawi (on penalties), and finally Libya, winning again on penalties.

At the final tournament in Egypt, Mozambique were placed in Group A along with Senegal, Ivory Coast and hosts Egypt. They lost all their games 3–0, 2–0 and 2–0, not scoring a single goal.


1996 Africa Cup of Nations


Mozambique had to wait 10 years to qualify for another Africa Cup of Nations, as they qualified for the 1996 tournament in South Africa. They were placed in Group D along with Ivory Coast, Ghana and Tunisia. Mozambique played their first game against Tunisia in Port Elizabeth, drawing 1–1 with Tico-Tico scoring in the 4th minute. They then went on to lose 1–0 to Ivory Coast and 2–0 to Ghana, thus eliminating them from the tournament.


1998 Africa Cup of Nations


Two years later, Mozambique qualified for their third Africa Cup of Nations held in Burkina Faso. They were again placed in group D along with Morocco, Egypt and Zambia. Mozambique lost their first game against eventual tournament winners Egypt 2–0, both goals coming from Hossam Hassan. In their second game they again lost to Morocco 3–0, therefore eliminating them from the tournament with one game still remaining. In their last game against Zambia, they drew 1–1, their first goal of the tournament. This would prove to be their last African Cup of Nations game for 12 years.


2010 FIFA World Cup qualification


Mozambique entered the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification in the second round, and were placed in Group 7 with Botswana, Madagascar and African football giants Ivory Coast. They made a terrible start to qualifying, losing to Ivory Coast and minnows Botswana 1–0 and 2–1, and drawing 1–1 with Madagascar. Mozambique then went on to beat Madagascar 3–0 in Antananarivo with goals coming from Tico-Tico, Carlitos and Domingues. They then drew 1–1 with Ivory Coast and beat Botswana 1–0 in Gaborone to qualify for the third Round.

Mozambique were one of the lowest seeded teams in the third round, and were placed in Group B with Nigeria, Tunisia and Kenya. They went on to draw their first game against giants Nigeria 0–0 in Maputo. They then went on to lose their next to games against Tunisia and Kenya 2–0 and 2–1, now making it a struggle to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup. In the next game, they beat Kenya 1–0 with Tico-Tico scoring, but then a loss to Nigeria eliminated them from qualifying. In the last game they beat Tunisia 1–0 in a surprising victory that stopped Tunisia from qualifying. Despite not qualifying for the World Cup, this win was enough to secure third place and qualification for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.


2010 Africa Cup of Nations


After a 12-year absence from Africa Cup of Nations football, Mozambique were placed in Group C with Egypt, Nigeria and Benin. In their first game, they played Benin, drawing 2–2 after being 2–0 down, with goals coming from Miro and Fumo. They then went on to lose 2–0 to eventual tournament winners Egypt and 3–0 to Nigeria, thus eliminating them from the tournament. After the tournament, all-time top scorer and captain Tico-Tico retired from international football.


Recent years


Mozambique have yet to reach a fifth AFCON Finals despite several close misses. During the 2013 qualifiers, they reached the final round and beat Morocco 2–0 in the first leg in Maputo. However, they were beaten 4–0 in Marrakech four days later. During the 2019 qualifiers the Mambas were only denied by a Guinea-Bissau equaliser in stoppage time at the end of their final Group K match.


Recent results and fixtures


  Win   Draw   Loss


2021


13 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Ivory Coast  3–0  Mozambique Cotonou, Benin
20:00 UTC+1
  • Gradel 10'
  • Cornet 61'
  • Seri 90'
Report Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Referee: Ahmed El Ghandour (Egypt)
16 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Mozambique  1–0  Malawi Cotonou, Benin
14:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Referee: Hassan Mohamed Hagi (Somalia)

2022


23 March Friendly Niger  1–1  Mozambique Nouakchott, Mauritania
14:00 UTC±0 Adebayor 64' Gildo 84' Stadium: Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya
26 March Friendly Mauritania  2–1  Mozambique Nouakchott, Mauritania
Report
  • Alexandre 90'
Stadium: Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya
Referee: Mehrez Melki (Tunisia)
24 May Friendly Mozambique  0–1  Eswatini Maputo, Mozambique
Report
  • Mkhontfo 61'
Stadium: Estádio da Matola
2 June 2023 AFCON qualification Mozambique  1–1  Rwanda Johannesburg, South Africa
18:00
Report
  • Nishimwe 65'
Stadium: FNB Stadium
Referee: Bamlak Tessema Weyesa (Ethiopia)
8 June 2023 AFCON qualification Benin  0–1  Mozambique Cotonou, Benin
20:00 UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Referee: Joseph Odey Ogabor (Nigeria)
13 July 2022 COSAFA QF South Africa  0–0
(4–5 p)
 Mozambique Durban, South Africa
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
15 July COSAFA SF Namibia  1–0  Mozambique Durban, South Africa
Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
17 July COSAFA 3rd Mozambique  1–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 p)
 Senegal Durban, South Africa
Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
September 2023 AFCON qualification Senegal  v  Mozambique Senegal
--:-- UTC±0 Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Mozambique  v  Senegal Mozambique
--:-- UTC+2 Report

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Rwanda  v  Mozambique
Report
March 2023 AFCON qualification Mozambique  v  Benin
Report

Coaching history



Players



Current squad


No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ernan (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 24) 16 0 Ferroviário de Maputo
1GK Víctor Guambe (1998-10-08) 8 October 1998 (age 24) 10 0 Costa do Sol
1GK Ivane Urrubal (1997-03-01) 1 March 1997 (age 25) 1 0 Black Bulls

2DF Zainadine Jr. (1988-06-24) 24 June 1988 (age 34) 63 1 Marítimo
2DF Mexer (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 35) 55 3 Bordeaux
2DF Reinildo Mandava (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 28) 35 2 Atlético Madrid
2DF Chico (1991-11-05) 5 November 1991 (age 31) 32 0 Free agent
2DF Edmilson Dove (1994-07-18) 18 July 1994 (age 28) 28 0 UD Songo
2DF Martinho (1999-09-27) 27 September 1999 (age 23) 14 1 Black Bulls
2DF Bruno Langa (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 (age 25) 11 1 Chaves
2DF Fidel de Sousa (1999-05-09) 9 May 1999 (age 23) 6 0 Black Bulls
2DF Foia (2001-04-15) 15 April 2001 (age 21) 0 0 Ferroviário da Beira
2DF Tununo (1995-10-12) 12 October 1995 (age 27) 0 0 Ferroviário de Maputo

3MF Kito (1984-05-23) 23 May 1984 (age 38) 46 1 Ferroviário de Maputo
3MF Kambala (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 31) 34 0 Baroka
3MF Shanquille (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 24) 15 0 Ferroviário de Maputo
3MF Nené (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 (age 25) 14 0 Costa do Sol
3MF Amadou (1996-12-03) 3 December 1996 (age 25) 5 0 UD Songo
3MF Infren (1996-12-24) 24 December 1996 (age 25) 0 0 Ferroviário de Nacala
3MF João (1997-01-09) 9 January 1997 (age 25) 0 0 Ferroviário da Beira
3MF Quaresma (1990-12-04) 4 December 1990 (age 31) 0 0 ENH de Vilankulos

4FW Domingues (1983-11-13) 13 November 1983 (age 38) 97 16 Royal AM
4FW Telinho (1988-10-15) 15 October 1988 (age 34) 46 3 Costa do Sol
4FW Clésio Baúque (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 28) 40 5 Marítimo
4FW Reginaldo (1990-06-04) 4 June 1990 (age 32) 35 3 Dinamo Tirana
4FW Isac (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 33) 31 5 Costa do Sol
4FW Witi (1996-08-26) 26 August 1996 (age 26) 28 2 Nacional
4FW Gildo (1995-01-31) 31 January 1995 (age 27) 23 2 Amora
4FW Dayo (1988-08-20) 20 August 1988 (age 34) 20 3 Ferroviário Beira
4FW Ratifo (1994-12-05) 5 December 1994 (age 27) 19 3 1. CfR Pforzheim
4FW Geny (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 (age 21) 17 3 Vitória de Guimarães
4FW Salas (1998-02-27) 27 February 1998 (age 24) 6 1 Ferroviário Nampula
4FW Mare (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999 (age 23) 5 0 Ferroviário Beira
4FW Lingue (2001-10-15) 15 October 2001 (age 21) 0 0 Ferroviário Beira

Recent call-ups


The following players have been called up for Mozambique in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Júlio Franque (1996-11-29) 29 November 1996 (age 25) 11 0 Ferroviário de Maputo v.  Eswatini, 24 May 2022

DF Nanani (1996-02-08) 8 February 1996 (age 26) 12 0 UD Songo v.  Eswatini, 24 May 2022
DF Sidique Mussagi (1993-10-24) 24 October 1993 (age 29) 16 0 Songo v.  Malawi; 16 November 2021
DF Francisco Simbine (1997-07-04) 4 July 1997 (age 25) 11 1 Marítimo v.  Malawi; 16 November 2021
DF Danilo Muze (1997-04-18) 18 April 1997 (age 25) 17 0 Costa do Sol v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021
DF Betão (1995-09-18) 18 September 1995 (age 27) 11 0 Vilankulo v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021
DF Cigano (1998-02-10) 10 February 1998 (age 24) 11 0 Liga Desportiva de Maputo v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021

MF Luís Miquissone (1995-07-25) 25 July 1995 (age 27) 47 9 Al Ahly SC v.  Eswatini, 24 May 2022
MF Amad Moumad 0 0 UD Songo v.  Eswatini, 24 May 2022
MF Geraldo Matsimbe (1992-10-22) 22 October 1992 (age 30) 10 0 AD Fafe v.  Malawi; 16 November 2021
MF Kamo-Kamo (1999-07-19) 19 July 1999 (age 23) 10 1 Vitória v.  Ivory Coast; 13 November 2021 INJ, PRE
MF Nilton Ernesto (1996-12-08) 8 December 1996 (age 25) 16 0 Costa do Sol v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021
MF Cândido Mathe (1997-10-06) 6 October 1997 (age 25) 10 0 Songo v.  Malawi; 7 September 2021
MF Amâncio Canhemba (1997-11-16) 16 November 1997 (age 24) 5 1 Marítimo v.  Ivory Coast; 3 September 2021

FW Estevão Novela (1995-12-01) 1 December 1995 (age 26) 11 3 Liga Desportiva v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021
FW Victor Júnior (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 (age 23) 9 1 Black Bulls v.  Cameroon; 11 October 2021

DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
SUS Suspended from the national team.


Records


As of 8 June 2022[6]
Players in bold are still active with Mozambique.

Competitive record



FIFA World Cup


FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 Part of  Portugal Part of  Portugal
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970
1974
1978 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1982 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 3 7
1986 Did not enter Declined participation
1990
1994 Did not qualify 4 0 1 3 3 11
1998 2 0 1 1 1 3
2002 2 1 0 1 2 2
2006 2 0 0 2 3 5
2010 12 4 3 5 10 10
2014 8 2 3 3 7 10
2018 2 1 0 1 1 1
2022 841375
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total0/22 42 12 9 21 37 54

Africa Cup of Nations


African Cup of Nations record
Appearances: 4
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Squad
1957Part of  Portugal
1959
1962
1963
1965
1968
1970
1972
1974
1976Not affiliated to CAF
1978
1980Did not enter
1982Did not qualify
1984
1986Group stage8th300307Squad
1988Did not qualify
1990
1992
1994
1996Group stage14th301214Squad
199816th300318Squad
2000Did not qualify
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010Group stage15th301227Squad
2012Did not qualify
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023To be determined
2025
Total Group stage 4/33 12 0 2 10 4 26

African Nations Championship


African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 1
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
2009Did not qualify
2011
2014Group stage16th300349
2016Did not qualify
2018
2020
2022Qualified
Total Group stage 1/6 3 0 0 3 4 9

COSAFA Cup


COSAFA Cup Record
Year Rank Pld W D L GF GA
1997 0000000
1998 0000000
1999 0000000
2000 0000000
2001 0000000
2002 0000000
2003 0000000
2004 0000000
2005 0000000
2006 0000000
2007 0000000
2008 0000000
2009 0000000
2013 0000000
2015 0000000
2016 0000000
2017 0000000
2018 0000000
2019 0000000
Total 0/19 ------

Honours


  • 2008, 2015 (Runners-up)

References


  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "Matine takes over from Xavier as new Mozambique coach". July 22, 2019 via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. "Mozambique appoint Abel Xavier as new national coach". January 26, 2016 via www.bbc.com.
  4. "Mozambique - List of International Matches". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  5. "Conde convoca 35 Mambas para particular com Eswatini" (in Portuguese). Federação Moçambicana de Futebol. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  6. Mamrud, Roberto. "Mozambique - Record International Players". RSSSF.



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