Mozambique claimed their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling 3-2 win over Gabon in Group F of the ongoing 2025 edition in Agadir on Sunday, Afrosport reports.
The Mambas lost to reigning champions Ivory Coast in their opener, while the Panthers lost to five-time champions Cameroon by the same scoreline.
Mozambique took the lead against Gabon in the 37th minute through Faisal Bangal, off an assist from Geny Catamo. Sporting Lisbon forward Catamo doubled it from the penalty spot five minutes later.
Gabon talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled one back in added time of the first half, but Mozambique were 3-1 up in the 52nd minute thanks to Diogo Calila.
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda halved the deficit in the 76th minute, while Catamo thought he had a brace and put Mozambique 4-2 up, but his effort in added time was ruled out for offside by VAR.
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The victory keeps Mozambique’s qualification hopes alive ahead of their final game against Cameroon, while Gabon will have it all to do in their final game against Ivory Coast.
