Mozambique midfielder Manuel Kambala says the chance to represent his country at the AFCON is one he has embraced with pride as they chase a piece of history.
Ivory Coast and Cameroon advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with wins over Gabon and Mozambique respectively on Wednesday evening, while Mozambique also qualified despite losing.
Former Orlando Pirates and Mozambique striker Manuel “Tico-Tico” Bucuane believes Bafana Bafana have what it takes to mount a serious challenge for the Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
Mozambique emerged from a gruelling encounter with Gabon at Grand Stade d'Agadir in the Africa Cup of Nations with a crucial 3-2 win, keeping their playoff qualification hopes alive.
Mozambique defender Edmilson Dove says he would like to see more COSAFA region nations follow the example set by Bafana Bafana, who have secured qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the game as defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory against Mozambique.