Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has introduced his ultimate listing of 25 gamers chosen for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, unveiling a balanced squad that mixes match expertise with thrilling new expertise.
The Mambas, making their sixth look at Africa’s flagship competitors, will look to progress past the group stage for the primary time of their historical past.
Conde has retained the core of the crew that featured on the final version in Côte d’Ivoire, with 16 gamers returning for one more continental marketing campaign. They’re joined by 9 newcomers who will expertise TotalEnergies CAF AFCON motion for the primary time.
Among the many returning contingent are goalkeepers Ernani and Ivane Urrubal, together with seasoned defenders Mexer, Reinildo, Bruno Langa, Ifren Matola, Edmilson Dove and Nené.
In midfield, Guima, Alfons Amade, Dominguezand João Bonde preserve their roles on the coronary heart of the crew, whereas forwards Ratifo, Gildo, Geny Catamo and Witi proceed to kind the nucleus of Mozambique’s attacking choices.
The squad welcomes 9 gamers making their AFCON debuts.
Goalkeeper Kimiss Zavala earns his first match call-up, as do defenders Óscar Cherene, Diogo Calila and Chamboco.
Midfielders Kambala and Kenys Abdala, alongside forwards Melque, Faisal Bangal and Chamito, full the listing of latest additions.
Ahead Pepo is dominated out after sustaining a severe knee damage final week whereas taking part in in Portugal, whereas common squad member Clésio has been omitted for technical causes.
Others who featured on the earlier AFCON however miss out this time embody Fasistêncio Faza, Domingos Macandza, David Malembana, Shaquille, Amadou and ahead Lau King.
With the thirty fifth version set to kick off on 21 December, Mozambique’s preparations start instantly.
Gamers based mostly throughout Africa and the Center East will begin arriving in Maputo this week, whereas most Europe-based stars will journey on to Albufeira, in Portugal’s Algarve area, for a five-day coaching camp starting 16 December.
Mozambique open their marketing campaign on 24 December towards defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to make a powerful begin in what guarantees to be a extremely aggressive match.
Mozambique TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Squad:
GOALKEEPERS:
Ernani, Ivane Urrubal, Kimiss Zavala
DEFENDERS:
Óscar Cherene, Diogo Calila, Mexer, Reinildo, Bruno Langa, Ifren Matola, Edmilson Dove, Nené, Chamboco
MIDFIELDERS:
Guima, Alfons Amade, Dominguez, Kambala, Kenys Abdala, João Bonde
