Mozambique national team captain Elias ‘Dominguez’ Pelembe has reflected on his 21 years on the international stage, with his only regret not being able to play more Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
The South African Premier Soccer League’s (PSL’s) last man standing at this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and Nigerian number one goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali celebrated his first clean sheet last night.
A brace from Victor Osimhen saw Nigeria ease past Mozambique 4-0 in a one-sided Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Monday night.
The Super Eagles take on Mozambique at the Fez Stadium on Monday in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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.