Mozambique will tackle Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles within the spherical of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on 5 January 2026. The Mambas superior from Group F regardless of a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon on Wednesday.
Cameroon secured their place within the knockout phases with a hard-fought victory in Agadir, whereas Mozambique progressed as one of many event’s best-performing third-placed groups.
Mozambique made historical past within the group stage by claiming their first-ever win at an AFCON finals with a 1-0 victory over Gabon. They knew a optimistic end result towards Cameroon would have assured development.
Cameroon began strongly, creating a number of possibilities early on, however Mozambique took the lead by means of Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo, who curled an excellent strike into the underside nook from outdoors the realm. Cameroon responded rapidly, with Nené scoring an personal objective to stage the match. Within the second half, Christian Kofane fired a surprising long-range effort to place Cameroon forward 2-1.
Mozambique tried to reply, however Cameroon held on for the win. Regardless of the defeat, Mozambique’s ends in the group have been sufficient to see them by means of to the final 16, the place they may face a powerful Nigerian aspect.
The Mambas will now put together to problem the Tremendous Eagles in what guarantees to be an thrilling knockout encounter.
