Overview
Mozambique is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Mambas, has played 377 recorded internationals since 1975, winning 119 of them (31.6%).
Mozambique have played at 6 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Mozambique 24th in Africa and 113th in the world.
With about 35.6 million people and its capital in Maputo, Mozambique has produced 136 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Mozambican footballers
Simão Mate JuniorMozambique · b. 1988
MexerMozambique · FC Girondins de Bordeaux
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Geny CatamoMozambique · Sporting CP
Armando SáMozambique · b. 1975
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Tico-TicoMozambique · b. 1973
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DominguesMozambique · b. 1983
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PaítoMozambique · b. 1982
Eugénio Fernando BilaMozambique · b. 1979
Bruno LangaMozambique · Qarabağ FK
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Clésio BauqueMozambique · b. 1994
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Carlos Fumo GonçalvesMozambique · b. 1979
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Dario KhanMozambique · b. 1984
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Geny Catamo
- Tico-Tico
- Dário Monteiro
- Almiro Lobo
- Domingues
- Clésio
- Stanley Ratifo
- Gil Guiambe
Where Mozambican players play
3 active Mozambican players are currently at clubs outside Mozambique. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Mozambique
Main competitions: Moçambola.
- Liga Muçulmana de Maputofounded 1990
- C.D. Costa do Solfounded 1955
- C.D. Maxaquenefounded 1920
- Clube Ferroviário de Maputofounded 1924
- Grupo Desportivo de Maputofounded 1921
- Clube Ferroviário da Beirafounded 1924
- GD HCB Songofounded 1982
- Grupo Desportivo da Companhia Têxtil do Punguèfounded 1943
- Clube Ferroviário de Nampulafounded 1924
- Vilankulo F.C.founded 2004
Where Mozambican footballers are born
4 Mozambique internationals were born abroad, most often in Portugal (2), Portuguese Empire (1), Germany (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Estádio da MachavaMatola
- Estádio do ZimpetoKaMubukwana
- Maxaquene StadiumMaputo
- Estádio do Costa do SolMaputo
- Estádio Da Liga MuçulmanaMatola
- Campo da ABBMaputo
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Mozambique. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Mozambique national team?
Mozambique are nicknamed the Mambas.
How many times have Mozambique won AFCON?
Mozambique have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Mozambique played at the World Cup?
No, Mozambique have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Mozambique?
In our match database, Geny Catamo leads with 10 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Mozambican footballer?
By international recognition, Simão Mate Junior is the best-known Mozambican footballer in our database, followed by Mexer and Geny Catamo.
What is the biggest stadium in Mozambique?
Estádio da Machava is the largest football stadium in Mozambique in our records, with a capacity of 45,000.