Mozambique’s Mambas coach Francisco Queirol Conde Júnior has released a 23-member squad comprising eight Europe-based players.

Conde unveiled the squad at Mozambique Football Federation (FMF) headquarters in Maputo on Friday ahead of the Mambas’ participation in Nouakchott International Tournament scheduled for Mauritania later this month.

The squad comprises 11-home based players with the rest being drawn elsewhere in Africa and Europe.

Mozambique squad will arrive in Mauritania on 20 March whereas the Europe-based legion, led by Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava, will fly straight to Mauritania.

The Mambas will face Niger on March 23 and Mauritania three days later in the tournament that also involves Libya.

The Mambas will use the Fifa window for international matches to fine-tune for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation qualifiers.

Mambas official Martinho Mucuana told FMF website that they received offers for friendlies from other teams but they opted for Mauritania because it was cost effective and offers convenience to players.

Mambas full squad:

Goalkeepers: Ernani Siluane (UD Songo), Júlio Franque (Ferroviário de Maputo) and Ivan Urribal (Black Bulls).

Defenders: Zainadine Júnior (Marítimo, Portugal), Edson Sítie (Bordeaux, France), Martinho Tauzene (Black Bulls), Alberto Alface (Ferroviário da Beira), Infren Matola (UD Songo), Clésio Baúque (Marítimo), Reinildo Mandava (Atlético Madrid, Spain), Bruno Langa (Chaves, Portugal).

Midfielders: Manuel Kambala (Baroka FC, South Africa), Shaquille Nangy (Maputo Railway), Amad Moumad (US Songo), Feliciano Jone “Nené” (Black Bulls Association), Luís Miquissone (Al-Ahly, Egypt), Elias Pelembe “Dominguez” (Royal AM, South Africa).

Forwards: Geny Catamo (Guimarães), Gildo Vilanculos (Amora FC, Portugal), Witiness Quembo (Madeira National, Portugal), Reginaldo Fait (Dínamo Tirana, Albania), Dayo António (UD Songo), Stélio Ernesto (Costa do Sol).