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.

MozambiqueNickname(s)| Os Mambas (The Mambas)

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Association| Federação Moçambicana de Futebol (FMF)
Confederation| CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation| COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach| Chiquinho Conde
Captain| Mexer
Most caps| Domingues (113)
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|  104  1 (18 July 2024)[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| 5 (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 five Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1996, 1998, 2010, and most recently 2023, being eliminated in the first round in all five. In 1997, the Mozambique Football Federation became a founding member of COSAFA.

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 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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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

### 2023

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Mozambique v  Lesotho 10 July 2023 COSAFA Cup|  Mozambique | 0–1|  Lesotho | KwaMashu

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18:00 |  | Report |

* Mokhachane 34'

| Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium

Mauritius v  Mozambique 12 July 2023 COSAFA Cup|  Mauritius | 0–1|  Mozambique | KwaMashu

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* Abudo 38'

| Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium

Mozambique v  Benin 9 September 2023 AFCON qualification|  Mozambique | 3–2|  Benin | Maputo, Mozambique

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Witi 27'
* Guima 31'
* Clésio 90+5'

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* Mounié 20'
* Dossou 50'

| Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
Referee: Mohamed Adel (Egypt)

Angola v  Mozambique 13 October Friendly|  Angola | 1–1|  Mozambique | TBD, Portugal

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| Gelson 85' |  | Bangal 71' | Stadium: TBD

Mozambique v  Nigeria 16 October Friendly|  Mozambique | 2–3|  Nigeria | Portimão, Portugal

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15:00 | Catamo 6'
Bangal 55' | Report | Moffi 19'
Onyeka 30'
Simon 45+3' (pen.) | Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Portimão

Botswana v  Mozambique 16 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Botswana | 2–3|  Mozambique | Francistown, Botswana

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Tlhalefang 74'
* Ngele 85'

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* Clésio 14'
* Ratifo 52'
* Muiomo 75'

| Stadium: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)

Mozambique v  Algeria 19 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|  Mozambique | 0–2|  Algeria | Maputo, Mozambique

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15:00 UTC+2 |  | Report |

* Chaïbi 69'
* Zerrouki 80'

| Stadium: Estadio do Zimpeto
Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)

### 2024

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Mozambique v  Lesotho 6 January Friendly|  Mozambique | 2–0|  Lesotho | Johannesburg, South Africa

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16:00 UTC+2 |

* Mandava 27'
* Lau King 81' (pen.)

| Report |  | Stadium: FNB Stadium

Botswana v  Mozambique 8 January Friendly|  Botswana | 1–1|  Mozambique | Johannesburg, South Africa

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16:00 UTC+2 |

* Seakanyeng 39' (pen.)

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* Amade 90+5'

| Stadium: Johannesburg Stadium

Egypt v  Mozambique 14 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations GS|  Egypt | 2–2|  Mozambique | Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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18:50 |

* Mostafa 2'
* Salah 90+7' (pen.)

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* Witi 56'
* Clésio 58'

| Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 11,933
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)

Cape Verde v  Mozambique 19 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations|  Cape Verde | 3–0|  Mozambique | Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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20:00 |  |  |  | Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium

Mozambique v  Ghana 22 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations|  Mozambique | 2–2|  Ghana | Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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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

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* Dortley 39'

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* Chamito 65'

| Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

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

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

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

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

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

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## Coaching history

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* 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 2024 COSAFA Cup.[6]

Caps and goals correct as of 26 June 2024, after the match against South Africa.

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

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| 1GK | Acácio Muendane |  | 1  | 0  |  Costa do Sol
| 1GK | Armando Doutor |  (2002-04-20) 20 April 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Costa do Sol
| 1GK | Ananias Tembe |  (2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 20) | 0  | 0  |  LD Maputo

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| 2DF | Edmilson Dove |  (1994-07-18) 18 July 1994 (age 30) | 43  | 0  |  Kaizer Chiefs
| 2DF | Bonera |  (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 27) | 12  | 1  |  Al-Hala
| 2DF | Valter Daúce |  (2002-05-12) 12 May 2002 (age 22) | 1  | 0  |  Ferroviário Beira
| 2DF | Jeremias Nhambire |  (2000-01-08) 8 January 2000 (age 24) | 1  | 0  |  Marítimo B
| 2DF | Osama Pedro |  (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  CD de Nacala
| 2DF | Zé Pedro Valipavai |  (2003-10-09) 9 October 2003 (age 20) | 1  | 0  |  Sintrense
| 2DF | Dias Fumo |  (2002-03-01) 1 March 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Farense
| 2DF | Celton Jamisse |  (2002-01-23) 23 January 2002 (age 22) | 0  | 0  |  Brera Tchumene

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

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| 4FW | Chamito Alfândega |  (2004-01-14) 14 January 2004 (age 20) | 1  | 1  |  Black Bulls
| 4FW | Gaby Pinho |  (2001-03-07) 7 March 2001 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  Fabril

### 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 | Ernani |  (1998-07-09) 9 July 1998 (age 26) | 31  | 0  |  Songo | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
GK | Ivane Urrubal |  (1997-03-01) 1 March 1997 (age 27) | 10  | 0  |  Black Bulls | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
GK | Kimiss Zavala |  (2004-05-08) 8 May 2004 (age 20) | 0  | 0  |  Marítimo | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
GK | Fazito |  (2003-06-09) 9 June 2003 (age 21) | 3  | 0  |  Ferroviário de Nampula | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
GK | Víctor Guambe |  (1998-10-08) 8 October 1998 (age 25) | 8  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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DF | Mexer |  (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 36) | 65  | 3  |  Bandırmaspor | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Reinildo Mandava |  (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 30) | 41  | 4  |  Atlético Madrid | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Nené |  (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 (age 27) | 32  | 1  |  Black Bulls | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Nanani |  (1996-02-08) 8 February 1996 (age 28) | 27  | 0  |  Songo | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Bruno Langa |  (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 (age 26) | 25  | 1  |  Almería | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Domingos Macandza |  (1998-06-17) 17 June 1998 (age 26) | 22  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | David Malembana |  (1995-10-11) 11 October 1995 (age 28) | 8  | 0  |  Noah | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
DF | Francisco Muchanga |  (1991-11-05) 5 November 1991 (age 32) | 29  | 0  |  Costa do Sol | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Martinho Thauzene |  (1999-09-27) 27 September 1999 (age 24) | 25  | 1  |  AVS | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Foia |  (2001-04-15) 15 April 2001 (age 23) | 2  | 0  |  Ferroviário da Beira | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Jeremias Nhambire |  (2000-01-08) 8 January 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Marítimo | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Chamboco |  (1998-06-15) 15 June 1998 (age 26) | 0  | 0  |  Black Bulls | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF | Danito |  (1995-06-15) 15 June 1995 (age 29) | 3  | 0  |  Songo | 2023 COSAFA Cup

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MF | Domingues |  (1983-11-13) 13 November 1983 (age 40) | 113  | 16  |  Songo | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
MF | Amadú |  (1996-12-03) 3 December 1996 (age 27) | 30  | 0  |  Ihefu | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
MF | João Bonde |  (1997-01-09) 9 January 1997 (age 27) | 15  | 0  |  Ferroviário Beira | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
MF | Guima |  (1995-11-14) 14 November 1995 (age 28) | 12  | 1  |  Chaves | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
MF | Alfons Amade |  (1999-11-12) 12 November 1999 (age 24) | 7  | 2  |  Oostende | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
MF | Shaquille |  (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 26) | 40  | 0  |  Ferroviário Maputo | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF | Manuel Kambala |  (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 32) | 38  | 0  |  Magesi | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Telinho |  (1988-10-15) 15 October 1988 (age 35) | 34  | 1  |  Costa do Sol | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Kamo-Kamo |  (1999-07-19) 19 July 1999 (age 25) | 7  | 0  |  União de Santarém | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Ezequiel Machava |  (2003-01-03) 3 January 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Ferroviário Maputo | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF | Keyns Abdala |  (2000-03-15) 15 March 2000 (age 24) | 0  | 0  |  Chaves | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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FW | Clésio |  (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 29) | 52  | 9  |  Gabala | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Witi |  (1996-08-26) 26 August 1996 (age 27) | 42  | 4  |  Nacional | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Gildo |  (1995-01-31) 31 January 1995 (age 29) | 39  | 3  |  Covilhã | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Stanley Ratifo |  (1994-12-05) 5 December 1994 (age 29) | 33  | 5  |  1\. CfR Pforzheim | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Geny Catamo |  (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 (age 23) | 25  | 7  |  Sporting CP | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Lau King |  (1995-09-04) 4 September 1995 (age 28) | 25  | 4  |  Sagrada Esperança | v.  Guinea; 10 June 2024
FW | Isac de Carvalho |  (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 34) | 48  | 6  |  Costa do Sol | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Luís Miquissone |  (1995-07-25) 25 July 1995 (age 28) | 48  | 9  |  Simba | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Melque |  (1997-06-26) 26 June 1997 (age 27) | 24  | 4  |  Black Bulls | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Nelson Divrassone |  (1994-06-20) 20 June 1994 (age 30) | 21  | 3  |  Songo | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Dayo António |  (1995-08-20) 20 August 1995 (age 28) | 13  | 3  |  Songo | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Estevão |  (1995-12-01) 1 December 1995 (age 28) | 11  | 3  |  Ferroviário da Beira | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Jonathan Muiomo |  (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 (age 25) | 3  | 1  |  Velbert | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW | Melven Choi |  (2001-10-15) 15 October 2001 (age 22) | 2  | 0  |  Ferroviário da Beira | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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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 10 June 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 | 113  | 16  | 2004–present
2\.  | Tico-Tico | 94  | 30  | 1992–2010
3\.  | Miró Lobo | 84  | 8  | 2004–2015
4\.  | Sérgio Faife | 67  | 5  | 1992–2008
5\.  | João Kapango | 66  | 0  | 1996–2012
Nana Matola | 66  | 5  | 1988–1999
7\.  | Mexer | 65  | 3  | 2007–present
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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1\.  | Tico-Tico | 30  | 94  | 0.32  | 1992–2010
2\.  | Dário Monteiro | 16  | 48  | 0.33  | 1996–2011
Domingues Pelembé | 16  | 113  | 0.14  | 2004–present
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\.  | Luís Miquissone | 9  | 48  | 0.19  | 2015–present
Clésio | 9  | 52  | 0.17  | 2011–present
9\.  | Miró Lobo | 8  | 84  | 0.1  | 2004–2015
10\.  | Adelino Neves Pereira | 7  | 19  | 0.37  | 1989–1997
Nuro Tualibudane | 7  | 21  | 0.33  | 1994–2001
Geny Catamo | 7  | 25  | 0.28  | 2019–present
Sonito | 7  | 35  | 0.2  | 2008–2017
Jossias Macamo | 7  | 60  | 0.12  | 1996–2005

## 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 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5
2030 | To be determined
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Total | – | 0/11 | – | – | – | – | – | –  | 46  | 14  | 9  | 23  | 41  | 63

### Africa Cup of Nations

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African Cup of Nations record  |  | Qualification record

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Appearances:5  | Appearances: 21
Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Squad  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1957 | Part of  Portugal | Part of  Portugal
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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 | 0 | 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 | to be determined | to be determined
2027
Total | Group stage | 5/36 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 33 | — | 114 | 41 | 33 | 40 | 130 | 140

### 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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* COSAFA Cup: 2

* 2008, 2015 (Runners-up)

## References

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1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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.
4. ^ "Mozambique appoint Abel Xavier as new national coach". January 26, 2016. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018 - via www.bbc.com.
5. ^ "Mozambique – List of International Matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
6. ^ "Final Squad". Twitter. Mozambique Football Federation.
7. ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Mozambique - Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-02-02.

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Mozambique squad – 1996 African Cup of Nations

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Mozambique squad – 1998 Africa Cup of Nations

* 1 Helder Cossa
* 2 Faife
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Mozambique squad – 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

* 1 Siluane
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* 5 Langa
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* 7 Domingues
* 8 Dove
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* 15 Mandava
* 16 Amade
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