Mozambique Achieves Historic Victory at AFCON 2025 City, Country — Mozambique etched its name into the annals of African football history on Sunday, 28 December, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Gabon in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F match at the Stade Agadir.
The historic win marked the nation’s first-ever triumph at the continental finals, a significant achievement for the Mambas as they chase a spot in the knockout stages.
In a match that showcased Mozambique’s determination, the Mambas took the lead in the 37th minute with a header by Faisal Bangal, who converted a corner kick with a precise header.
Just a minute later, Captain Elias Pelembe scored from a penalty after being fouled by Gabon defender Bruno Ecuele Manga. Mozambique seemed poised to dominate the game, but Gabon struck back in stoppage time of the first half as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a rebound goal, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
Mozambique resumed their offensive in the second half, with Diogo Calila scoring in the 44th minute to restore a two-goal lead.
Despite Gabon’s efforts to rally, they were answered in the 76th minute by Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, who scored from close range to make it 3-2.
The game ended with Mozambique holding on for the win, securing three crucial points in their Group F campaign.
The victory sees Mozambique rise to the top of Group F, with Gabon remaining at the bottom of the group without a point.
The upcoming matches on December 31 will see Gabon facing the defending champions, Ivory Coast, while Mozambique prepares for a crucial encounter against Cameroon. Reflecting on the historic achievement, Geny Catamo, who was named TotalEnergies Man of the Match, expressed his pride and optimism. “I am very proud to represent Mozambique and to have made my contribution to Mozambique’s first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations, “he. “.
We are proud of this win. I hope this victory will cause us to keep working and bring more wins to our country. We ask the people to continue supporting us.
We can go far, and our mindset is to keep pushing on in this tournament.”
The historic victory for Mozambique not only marks a turning point in their AFCON campaign but also serves as a morale boost for the nation’s football enthusiasts, who have been longing for such an achievement.
