sport.wikisort.org - TeamThe 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.
Men's association football team representing Mozambique
Mozambique |
Nickname(s) | Os Mambas (The Mambas) |
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Association | Federação Moçambicana de Futebol |
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Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
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Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) |
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Head coach | Chiquinho Conde |
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Most caps | Domingues (97) |
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Top scorer | Tico-Tico (30) |
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Home stadium | Estádio do Zimpeto |
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FIFA code | MOZ |
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Current | 114 2 (6 October 2022)[1] |
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Highest | 66 (November 1997) |
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Lowest | 134 (July 2005, September 2006) |
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Mozambique 2–1 Zambia (Mozambique; 25 June 1975) |
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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) |
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Zimbabwe 6–0 Mozambique (Salisbury, Zimbabwe; 20 April 1980) |
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Appearances | 4 (first in 1986) |
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Best result | Group stage (1986, 1996, 1998, 2010) |
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Appearances | 1 (first in 2014) |
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Best result | Group stage (2014) |
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Appearances | 19 (first in 1997) |
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Best result | Runners-up (2008, 2015) |
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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
2022
2023
Coaching history
Players
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.[5]
- Match dates: 2 and 8 June 2022
- Opposition:
Rwanda and
Benin
- Caps and goals correct as of: 8 June 2022, after the match against
Benin.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Mozambique in the last 12 months.
Records
See also: Mozambican international footballers
- As of 8 June 2022
- Players in bold are still active with Mozambique.
Competitive record
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup record |
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FIFA World Cup qualification record |
Year |
Round |
Position |
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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 |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
2026 |
To be determined |
To be determined |
Total | – | 0/22 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
42 |
12 |
9 |
21 |
37 |
54 |
Africa Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations record |
Appearances: 4 |
Year |
Round |
Position |
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Squad |
1957 | Part of Portugal |
1959 |
1962 |
1963 |
1965 |
1968 |
1970 |
1972 |
1974 |
1976 | Not affiliated to CAF |
1978 |
1980 | Did not enter |
1982 | Did not qualify |
1984 |
1986 | Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | Squad |
1988 | Did not qualify |
1990 |
1992 |
1994 |
1996 | Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Squad |
1998 | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Squad |
 2000 | Did not qualify |
2002 |
2004 |
2006 |
2008 |
2010 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Squad |
2012 | Did not qualify |
2013 |
2015 |
2017 |
2019 |
2021 |
2023 | To be determined |
2025 |
Total |
Group stage |
4/33 |
12 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
4 |
26 |
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African Nations Championship
African Nations Championship record |
Appearances: 1 |
Year |
Round |
Position |
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2009 | Did not qualify |
2011 |
2014 | Group stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
2016 | Did not qualify |
2018 |
2020 |
2022 | Qualified |
Total |
Group stage |
1/6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
9 |
COSAFA Cup
Main article: COSAFA Cup
COSAFA Cup Record |
Year |
Rank |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
1997 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1998 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1999 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2000 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total |
0/19 |
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Honours
References
External links
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National teams | |
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League system | |
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Domestic cups | Men |
- Taça de Moçambique
- Supertaça de Moçambique
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Awards |
- Footballer of the Year
- Top scorers
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Lists |
- All-time Table
- Champions
- Clubs
- International footballers
- Foreign players
- Venues
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- Men's clubs
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- Men's players
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- Expatriate players
- Managers
- Referees
- Venues
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- Records
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North Africa (UNAF) | |
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West Africa (WAFU) | |
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East Africa (CECAFA) | |
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Central Africa (UNIFFAC) | |
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Southern Africa (COSAFA) | |
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Non-regional Members | |
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Football in Africa portal
1 Associate member of CAF but not member of FIFA |
 National sports teams of Mozambique |
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- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Futsal
- Handball
- Roller hockey
- Tennis
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- Olympics
- Paralympics
- Commonwealth Games
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Finalists |
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2010 Africa Cup of Nations finalists |
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Champions | |
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Runners-up | |
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Third place | |
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Fourth place | |
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Eliminated in quarter-finals | |
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Eliminated in group stage | |
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- Qualification
- Squads
- Knockout stage
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На других языках
- [en] Mozambique national football team
[ru] Сборная Мозамбика по футболу
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