Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has announced his final list of 25 players selected for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, unveiling a balanced squad that combines tournament experience with exciting new talent.
The Mambas, making their sixth appearance at Africa’s flagship competition, will look to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in their history.
Conde has retained the core of the team that featured at the last edition in Côte d’Ivoire, with 16 players returning for another continental campaign. They are joined by nine newcomers who will experience TotalEnergies CAF AFCON action for the first time.
Among the returning contingent are goalkeepers Ernani and Ivane Urrubal, along with seasoned defenders Mexer, Reinildo, Bruno Langa, Ifren Matola, Edmilson Dove and Nené.
In midfield, Guima, Alfons Amade, Dominguezand João Bonde maintain their roles at the heart of the team, while forwards Ratifo, Gildo, Geny Catamo and Witi continue to form the nucleus of Mozambique’s attacking options.
The squad welcomes nine players making their AFCON debuts.
Goalkeeper Kimiss Zavala earns his first tournament call-up, as do defenders Óscar Cherene, Diogo Calila and Chamboco.
Midfielders Kambala and Kenys Abdala, alongside forwards Melque, Faisal Bangal and Chamito, complete the list of new additions.
Forward Pepo is ruled out after sustaining a serious knee injury last week while playing in Portugal, while regular squad member Clésio has been omitted for technical reasons.
Others who featured at the previous AFCON but miss out this time include Fasistêncio Faza, Domingos Macandza, David Malembana, Shaquille, Amadou and forward Lau King.
With the 35th edition set to kick off on 21 December, Mozambique’s preparations begin immediately.
Players based across Africa and the Middle East will start arriving in Maputo this week, while most Europe-based stars will travel directly to Albufeira, in Portugal’s Algarve region, for a five-day training camp beginning 16 December.
Mozambique open their campaign on 24 December against defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to make a strong start in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.
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
FORWARDS:
Ratifo, Faisal Bangal, Gildo, Melque, Geny Catamo, Chamito, Witi
SOURCE: CAF ONLINE
