Mozambique claimed their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations win with an thrilling 3-2 victory over Gabon in Agadir.
The win ended a protracted watch for the Mambas, who had did not file a victory of their earlier 16 Afcon matches. It additionally boosted their probabilities of reaching the knockout stage for the primary time.
Mozambique took management within the first half by way of a Faisal Bangal header from a nook. Geny Catamo then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Gabon captain Bruno Ecuele Manga fouled Domingues within the field.
Gabon pulled one again in added time earlier than the break when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored from shut vary after a rebound.
Mozambique restored their two-goal benefit early within the second half. Proper-back Diogo Calila headed in from a well-delivered cross to make it 3-1.
Gabon refused to surrender and decreased the deficit once more when Alex Moucketou-Moussounda scored from a nook, organising a tense last interval.
Each side pushed for extra objectives within the closing levels, however Mozambique held agency to safe a well-known win.
The end result leaves Mozambique stage on factors with Ivory Coast and Cameroon in Group F. Gabon should now beat Ivory Coast of their last group match to have any likelihood of progressing, whereas Mozambique face Cameroon.
