Mozambique national team head coach Chiquinho Conde has officially unveiled his squad for the opening matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualification campaign. The Mambas are set to begin their Group J journey at home at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo, locking horns with continental giants Senegal before taking on Sudan.
The selection features a strong blend of established European-based stars and standout local talent. Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo headlines the squad, alongside experienced defenders Edmilson Dove and Bruno Langa, and forward Stanley Ratifo.
Goalkeepers
Ernan Siluane
José Guirrugo
Kimiss Zavala
Defenders
Edmilson Dove
Bruno Langa
Diogo Cabral
Bruno Wilson
Feliciano Jone
Fernando Chambuco
Oscar Cherene
Valter Nhacussa
Celton Jamisse
Midfielders
Ricardo Guimarães
Manuel Kambala
Alfonso Amade
Edson Mucuana
Geny Catamo
Witeness Quembo
Candido Mathe
Gildo Vilanculos
Forwards
Stanley Ratifo
Faizal Bangal
Alcides Raice
Chamito Lamborino
Dayo António
Fixture Schedule (Group J)
Both fixtures for the Mambas will take place at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo.
With Senegal widely tipped as group favorites, Conde’s men will be aiming for maximum home points to establish early leverage in their quest to qualify for the tournament.
