Mozambique national football team

Men's association football team representing Mozambique

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Mozambique women's national football team.

Mozambique

Nickname(s)| Os Mambas (The Mambas)
Association| Federação Moçambicana de Futebol (FMF)
Confederation| CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation| COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach| Chiquinho Conde
Captain| Mexer
Most caps| Domingues (116)
Top scorer| Tico-Tico (30)
Home stadium| Estádio do Zimpeto
FIFA code| MOZ

First colours

Second colours

Third colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  96  (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest| 66 (November 1997)
Lowest| 134 (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
Appearances| 6 (first in 1986)
Best result| Group stage (1986, 1996, 1998, 2010, 2023)
African Nations Championship
Appearances| 2 (first in 2014)
Best result| Quarter finals (2022)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances| 19 (first in 1997)
Best result| Runners-up (2008, 2015)

Medal record

COSAFA Cup
| 2008 South Africa |
| 2015 South Africa |
| 1997 Southern Africa |
| 2009 Zimbabwe |
| 2024 South Africa |

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 six Africa Cup of Nations, in 1986, 1996, 1998, 2010, 2023, and most recently 2025, being eliminated in the first round in all five appearances so far. In 1997, the Mozambique Football Federation became a founding member of COSAFA.

Mozambique's home ground is Estádio do Zimpeto in Zimpeto in the capital city Maputo, and can hold 42,000 spectators. The team's current head coach is Chiquinho Conde, who became manager in July 2019,[3] replacing previous head coach and former Portugal international Abel Xavier, who had been in charge since February 2016.[4]

## History

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### Beginnings

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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.[5] 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

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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

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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

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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

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The national football team of Mozambique before a game against Tunisia Armando Sá played six games for Mozambique

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 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

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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

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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

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2024

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Mozambique v  Somalia 7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | 2–1|  Somalia | Maputo, Mozambique

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Amade 14'
* Ratifo 29'

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* Shirwa 66'

| Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
Attendance: 41,000
Referee: Tsegay Mogos Teklu (Eritrea)

Guinea v  Mozambique 10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Guinea | 0–1|  Mozambique | El Jadida, Morocco

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20:00 UTC+1 |  | Report |

* Catamo 90+3' (pen.)

| Stadium: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)

South Africa v  Mozambique 26 June 2024 COSAFA Cup|  South Africa | 1–1|  Mozambique | Gqeberha, South Africa

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18:00 |

* Dortley 39'

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* Chamito 65'

| Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Eswatini v  Mozambique 29 June 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Eswatini | 0–0|  Mozambique | Gqeberha , South Africa

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12:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Isaac Wolfson stadium

Mozambique v  Botswana 2 July 2024 COSAFA Cup|  Mozambique | 3–1|  Botswana | Gqeberha, South Africa

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15:00 |

* Ferreira 45+2'
* Dário 66'
* Cândido 90+4'

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* Kopelang 20'

| Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium

Mozambique v  Namibia 5 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Semi-final|  Mozambique | 0–0
(2–4 p)|  Namibia | Gqeberha, South Africa

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18:00 |  | Report |  | Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
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* Domingos
* Carrelo
* Dário
* Maestro

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* Muzeu
* Hambira
* Kasume
* Petrus

Comoros v  Mozambique 7 July 2024 COSAFA Cup 3rd|  Comoros | 2–2
(1–3 p)|  Mozambique | Gqeberha, South Africa

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14:00 |

* Hadji 32'
* Djoudja 70'

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* Chamito 51', 78'

| Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
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* Djoudja
* Ahmed
* Mohamed
* Ben Ali Soufiane

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* Ferreira
* Jochua
* Cândido
* Chamito

### 2025

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Mozambique v  Uganda 20 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | 3–1|  Uganda | Cairo, Egypt

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Santons 3', 16'
* Ratifo 45+3'

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* Shaban 7'

| Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon)

Algeria v  Mozambique 25 March 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Algeria | 5–1|  Mozambique | Tizi Ouzou, Algeria

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22:00 UTC+1 |

* Amoura 8', 30', 80'
* Mandi 24'
* Hadjam 65'

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* Geny Catamo 40'

| Stadium: Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium
Attendance: TBD
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)

Uganda v  Mozambique September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Uganda | v|  Mozambique |

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Mozambique v  Botswana September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | v|  Botswana |

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Mozambique v  Guinea October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | v|  Guinea |

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Somalia v  Mozambique October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Somalia | v|  Mozambique |

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Ivory Coast v  Mozambique 24 December 2025 AFCON RR|  Ivory Coast | v|  Mozambique | Marrakesh, Morocco

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Gabon v  Mozambique 28 December 2025 AFCON RR|  Gabon | v|  Mozambique | Agadir, Morocco

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Mozambique v  Cameroon 31 December 2025 AFCON RR|  Mozambique | v|  Cameroon | Agadir, Morocco

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20:30 |  |  |  | Stadium: Adrar Stadium

## Coaching history

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Mart Nooij became the manager of Mozambique in 2007

* Cremildo Loforte (1980)
* Manaca (1986)
* José Geneto (1986)
* Viktor Bondarenko (1993–1995)
* Rui Caçador (1996)
* Arnaldo Salvado (1996–1998)
* Euroflim da Graça (1999)
* Arnaldo Salvado (1999–2000)
* Augusto Matine (2001–2002)
* Viktor Bondarenko (2003)
* Artur Semedo (2003–2006)
* Mart Nooij (2007–2011)
* Gert Engels (2011–2013)
* João Chissano (2013–2015)
* Hélder Muianga (2015)
* Boris Pušić (2015)
* Abel Xavier (2016–2019)
* Victor Matine (2019)
* Luís Gonçalves (2019–2021)
* Horácio Gonçalves (2021)
* Chiquinho Conde (2021–present)

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Uganda and Algeria on 20 and 25 March 2025, respectively.[6]

Caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match against Guinea-Bissau.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Ernan |  (1998-07-09) 9 July 1998 (age 26) | 33  | 0  |  Black Bulls
12  | 1GK | Kimiss Zavala |  (2004-05-08) 8 May 2004 (age 20) | 0  | 0  |  Marítimo B
22  | 1GK | Ivane Urrubal |  (1997-03-01) 1 March 1997 (age 28) | 11  | 0  |  Songo

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2  | 2DF | Nanani |  (1996-02-08) 8 February 1996 (age 29) | 30  | 0  |  Songo
3  | 2DF | Nené |  (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 (age 28) | 35  | 1  |  Black Bulls
4  | 2DF | Chamboco |  (1998-06-15) 15 June 1998 (age 26) | 4  | 0  |  Black Bulls
5  | 2DF | Bruno Langa |  (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 (age 27) | 29  | 1  |  Almería
8  | 2DF | Edmilson Dove |  (1994-07-18) 18 July 1994 (age 30) | 43  | 0  |  Kaizer Chiefs
14  | 2DF | Domingos Macandza |  (1998-06-17) 17 June 1998 (age 26) | 24  | 0  |  Black Bulls
15  | 2DF | Chico |  (1991-11-05) 5 November 1991 (age 33) | 39  | 0  |  Costa do Sol
17  | 2DF | Reinildo Mandava |  (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 31) | 47  | 4  |  Atlético Madrid

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6  | 3MF | Amadú |  (1996-03-12) 12 March 1996 (age 29) | 32  | 0  |  Tanzania Prisons
7  | 3MF | João Bonde |  (1997-01-09) 9 January 1997 (age 28) | 15  | 0  |  Ferroviário Beira
11  | 3MF | Pepo |  (1994-03-24) 24 March 1994 (age 31) | 5  | 0  |  Caldas
16  | 3MF | Alfons Amade |  (1999-11-12) 12 November 1999 (age 25) | 9  | 2  |  Septemvri Sofia
21  | 3MF | Guima |  (1995-11-14) 14 November 1995 (age 29) | 14  | 2  |  Zira
23  | 3MF | Shaquille |  (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 27) | 41  | 0  |  Sagrada Esperança
| 3MF | Domingues |  (1983-11-13) 13 November 1983 (age 41) | 115  | 16  |  Songo

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9  | 4FW | Elias Macamo |  (1994-01-14) 14 January 1994 (age 31) | 8  | 1  |  Ferroviário de Maputo
10  | 4FW | Clésio |  (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 30) | 54  | 10  |  Black Bulls
13  | 4FW | Stanley Ratifo |  (1994-12-05) 5 December 1994 (age 30) | 38  | 7  |  Chemie Leipzig
18  | 4FW | Gildo |  (1995-01-31) 31 January 1995 (age 30) | 44  | 3  |  Jerash
19  | 4FW | Witi |  (1996-08-26) 26 August 1996 (age 28) | 44  | 4  |  Al Orooba
20  | 4FW | Geny Catamo |  (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 (age 24) | 30  | 9  |  Sporting CP
| 4FW | Kélvio Neves |  (2005-01-02) 2 January 2005 (age 20) | 0  | 0  |  Black Bulls

### Recent call-ups

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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

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GK | Fazito |  (2003-06-09) 9 June 2003 (age 21) | 3  | 0  |  Ferroviário de Nampula | v.  Eswatini 14 October 2024
GK | Armando Doutor |  (2002-04-20) 20 April 2002 (age 23) | 4  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK | Acácio Muendane |  | 1  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK | Ananias Tembe |  (2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 21) | 0  | 0  |  LD Maputo | 2024 COSAFA Cup

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DF | Martinho Thauzene |  (1999-09-27) 27 September 1999 (age 25) | 29  | 1  |  AVS | v.  Eswatini 14 October 2024
DF | David Malembana |  (1995-10-11) 11 October 1995 (age 29) | 10  | 0  |  Noah | v.  Eswatini 14 October 2024
DF | Mexer |  (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 37) | 67  | 3  |  Bandırmaspor | v.  Eswatini; 11 October 2024 INJ
DF | Bonera |  (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 28) | 14  | 1  |  Al-Hala | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Valter Daúce |  (2002-05-12) 12 May 2002 (age 22) | 5  | 0  |  Ferroviário Beira | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Osama Pedro |  (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 22) | 5  | 0  |  CD de Nacala | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Zé Pedro Valipavai |  (2003-10-09) 9 October 2003 (age 21) | 4  | 0  |  Sintrense | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Dias Fumo |  (2002-03-01) 1 March 2002 (age 23) | 4  | 0  |  Farense | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Celton Jamisse |  (2002-01-23) 23 January 2002 (age 23) | 3  | 0  |  Brera Tchumene | 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF | Jeremias Nhambire |  (2000-01-08) 8 January 2000 (age 25) | 1  | 0  |  Marítimo B | 2024 COSAFA Cup

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MF | Ali Abudo |  (1999-02-03) 3 February 1999 (age 26) | 5  | 1  |  Costa do Sol | v.  Eswatini 14 October 2024
MF | Jonathan Muiomo |  (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 (age 26) | 5  | 1  |  SSVg Velbert | v.  Eswatini 14 October 2024
MF | Dário Melo |  (1996-01-20) 20 January 1996 (age 29) | 18  | 1  |  Songo | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Abel Maestro |  (2000-07-12) 12 July 2000 (age 24) | 9  | 0  |  Oriental de Lisboa | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Gianluca Lorenzoni |  (2001-02-22) 22 February 2001 (age 24) | 6  | 0  |  Gudja United | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Júlio Carrelo |  (2003-01-08) 8 January 2003 (age 22) | 5  | 0  |  Brera Tchumene | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Fernandinho |  (2005-07-17) 17 July 2005 (age 19) | 4  | 0  |  Black Bulls | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Momed Ferreira |  (2003-10-02) 2 October 2003 (age 21) | 4  | 1  |  Al Dhaid | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Mumu |  (2004-08-22) 22 August 2004 (age 20) | 4  | 1  |  LD Maputo | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Ussene Simango |  | 3  | 0  |  Brera Tchumene | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Zukhuyumane |  (2003-03-18) 18 March 2003 (age 22) | 2  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF | Orlando Tembe |  (2001-09-06) 6 September 2001 (age 23) | 1  | 0  |  Black Bulls | 2024 COSAFA Cup

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FW | Chamito Alfândega |  (2004-01-14) 14 January 2004 (age 21) | 5  | 3  |  Black Bulls | 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW | Gaby Pinho |  (2001-03-07) 7 March 2001 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Fabril | 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW | Lau King |  (1995-09-04) 4 September 1995 (age 29) | 25  | 4  |  Sagrada Esperança | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024

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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

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See also: Mozambique men's international footballers

As of 19 November 2024[7]
Players in bold are still active with Mozambique.

### Most appearances

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Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1\.  | Domingues Pelembé | 118  | 17  | 2004–present
2\.  | Tico-Tico | 94  | 30  | 1992–2010
3\.  | Miró Lobo | 84  | 8  | 2004–2015
4\.  | Mexer | 70  | 3  | 2007–present
5\.  | Sérgio Faife | 67  | 5  | 1992–2008
6\.  | João Kapango | 66  | 0  | 1996–2012
Nana Matola | 66  | 5  | 1988–1999
8\.  | Zainadine Júnior | 64  | 1  | 2008–present
9\.  | Momed Hagi | 62  | 3  | 2005–2015
10\.  | Telinho | 61  | 4  | 2011–present

### Top goalscorers

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Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1\.  | Tico-Tico | 30  | 94  | 0.32  | 1992–2010
2  | Domingues Pelembé | 17  | 118  | 0.14  | 2004–present
3\.  | Dário Monteiro | 16  | 48  | 0.33  | 1996–2011
4\.  | Chiquinho Conde | 12  | 43  | 0.28  | 1985–2001
5\.  | Gil Guiamba | 11  | 22  | 0.5  | 1980–1983
6\.  | Arnaldo Ouana | 10  | 37  | 0.27  | 1987–1999
7  | Geny Catamo | 9  | 31  | 0.29  | 2019–present
Luís Miquissone | 9  | 48  | 0.19  | 2015–present
Clésio | 9  | 56  | 0.16  | 2011–present
10  | Stanley Ratifo | 8  | 39  | 0.21  | 2017–present
Miró Lobo | 8  | 84  | 0.1  | 2004–2015

## Competitive record

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to 1974 | Part of  Portugal | Part of  Portugal
1978 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1982 | Did not qualify | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 3  | 7
1986 and 1990 | Did not enter | Declined participation
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  | 11
2018 | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1
2022 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8
2026 | To be determined | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 11
2030 | To be determined
2034
Total | – | 0/11 | – | – | – | – | – | –  | 48  | 15  | 9  | 24  | 45  | 69

### Africa Cup of Nations

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African Cup of Nations record  |  | Qualification record

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Appearances: 6  | Appearances: 23
Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Squad  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1957 | Part of  Portugal | Part of  Portugal
1959
1962
1963
1965
1968
1970
1972
1974
1976 | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF
1978
1980 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1982 | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8
1984 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4
1986 | Group stage | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | Squad | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5
1988 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4
1990 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4
1992 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3
1994 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7
1996 | Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Squad | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8
1998 | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Squad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7
2000 | Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10
2002 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1
2004 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8
2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5
2008 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4
2010 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Squad | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10
2012 | Did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6
2013 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6
2015 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 7
2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7
2019 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7
2021 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10
2023 | Group stage | 21st | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | Squad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9
2025 | Qualified | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5
2027 | To be determined | To be determined
2029
Total | Group stage | 6/35 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 33 | — |  | 126 | 44 | 35 | 47 | 139 | 145

### African Nations Championship

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African Nations Championship record

Appearances: 2
Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
2009 | Did not qualify
2011
2014 | Group stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9
2016 | Did not qualify
2018
2020
2022 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6
Total | Quarter-finals | 2/7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15

### COSAFA Cup

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Main article: COSAFA Cup

## Honours

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### Regional

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* COSAFA Cup
* Runners-up (2): 2008, 2015
* Third place (3): 1997, 2009, 2024

## References

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1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
3. ^ "Matine takes over from Xavier as new Mozambique coach". 2021. ISBN 9781961443174. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019 - via www.bbc.co.uk.
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Mozambique national football team

General|

* Mozambican Football Federation
* History
* Managers
* Records

Stadiums|

* Zimpeto
* Machava

Results|

* Results

Africa Cup of Nations|

* Summary
* 1986
* 1996
* 1998
* 2010
* 2023

Other tournaments|

* African Nations Championship
* COSAFA Cup

Other Mozambique teams|

* U23
* U20
* U17
* Women
* Beach soccer

Finalists

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2010 Africa Cup of Nations finalists

Champions|

* Egypt

Runners-up|

* Ghana

Third place|

* Nigeria

Fourth place|

* Algeria

Eliminated in quarter-finals|

* Angola
* Cameroon
* Ivory Coast
* Zambia

Eliminated in group stage|

* Benin
* Burkina Faso
* Gabon
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mozambique
* Togo
* Tunisia

* Qualification
* Squads
* Knockout stage

Squads and managers

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Mozambique national football team – managers

* Manaca (1986)
* Bondarenko (1993–95)
* Caçador (1996)
* Salvado (1996–98)
* Euroflim da Graça (1999)
* Salvado (1999–2000)
* Matine (2001–02)
* Bondarenko (2003)
* Nooij (2007–11)
* Engels (2011–13)
* João Chissano (2013–15)
* Pušić (2015)
* Abel Xavier (2016–19)
* Matine (2019)
* L. Gonçalves (2019–21)
* H. Gonçalves (2021)
* Conde (2021–)

Mozambique squads

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Mozambique squad – 1996 African Cup of Nations

* GK Luisinho
* GK Rui Evora
* GK Valoi
* DF Faife
* DF João Chissano
* DF Parruque
* DF Pinto Barros
* DF Tomás
* DF Zé Augusto
* MF Cumbe
* MF Hassan
* MF Matola
* MF Muchanga
* MF Nhapossa
* MF Tembe
* MF Vulande
* FW Boane
* FW Chiquinho Conde
* FW Jojó
* FW Ouana
* FW Tico-Tico
* Coach: Caçador

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Mozambique squad – 1998 Africa Cup of Nations

* 1 Helder Cossa
* 2 Faife
* 3 Zé Augusto
* 4 Adino
* 5 Tomás
* 6 Paulito
* 7 Jojó
* 8 Nuro
* 9 Nana
* 10 Chiquinho Conde
* 11 Avelino
* 12 Rui Evora
* 13 Mavo
* 14 Pinto Barros
* 15 Mário Artur
* 16 Macamo
* 17 Jossias
* 18 Tico-Tico
* 19 Dário
* 20 Vino
* 21 João Chissano
* 22 Luisinho
* Coach: Arnaldo Salvado

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Mozambique squad – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations

* 1 Bino
* 2 Hagi
* 3 Genito
* 4 Simão
* 5 Paíto
* 6 Mano
* 7 Domingues
* 8 Fumo
* 9 Tico-Tico
* 10 Dário
* 11 Pelembe
* 12 Kapango
* 13 Fanuel
* 14 Danito
* 15 Whiskey
* 16 Miro
* 17 Zé Luís
* 18 Khan
* 19 Junior
* 20 Josemar
* 21 Campira
* 22 Lamá
* 23 Mexer
* Coach: Nooij

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Mozambique squad – 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

* 1 Siluane
* 2 Nanani
* 3 Malembana
* 4 Nené
* 5 Langa
* 6 Amadú
* 7 Domingues
* 8 Dove
* 9 Lau King
* 10 Clésio
* 11 Bonde
* 12 Fazito
* 13 Ratifo
* 14 Domingos
* 15 Mandava
* 16 Amade
* 17 Mexer
* 18 Gildo
* 19 Witi
* 20 Catamo
* 21 Guima
* 22 Urrubal
* 23 Shaquille
* Coach: Conde

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Football in Mozambique

Mozambican Football Federation

National teams|

| Men|

* National team
* Olympic (U-23)
* U-20
* U-17

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Women|

* National team
* U-20
* U-17

League system|

| Men|

* Moçambola

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Domestic cups|

| Men|

* Taça de Moçambique
* Supertaça de Moçambique

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Awards|

* Footballer of the Year
* Top scorers

Lists|

* All-time Table
* Champions
* Clubs
* International footballers
* Foreign players
* Venues

* Men's clubs
* Women's clubs
* Men's players
* Women's players
* Expatriate players
* Managers
* Referees
* Venues
* Seasons
* Records

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National football teams of Africa (CAF)

North Africa (UNAF)|

* Algeria
* Egypt
* Libya
* Morocco
* Tunisia

West Africa (WAFU)|

* Benin
* Burkina Faso
* Cape Verde
* Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guinea-Bissau
* Ivory Coast
* Liberia
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Senegal
* Sierra Leone
* Togo

East Africa (CECAFA)|

* Burundi
* Djibouti
* Eritrea
* Ethiopia
* Kenya
* Rwanda
* Somalia
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania
* Uganda
* Zanzibar1

Central Africa (UNIFFAC)|

* Cameroon
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Congo
* DR Congo
* Equatorial Guinea
* Gabon
* São Tomé and Príncipe

Southern Africa (COSAFA)|

* Angola
* Botswana
* Comoros
* Eswatini
* Lesotho
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mauritius
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Seychelles
* South Africa
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

Non-regional Members|

* Réunion1

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Football in Africa portal

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National sports teams of Mozambique

* Badminton
* Basketball
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* MU-16
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* WU-19
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* Beach soccer
* Cricket
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* MU-19
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* WU-19
* Football
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* Futsal
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