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Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 to end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory

Mozambique's midfielder Geny Catamo celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs Mozambique at Grand Stadium in Agadir on December 28, 2025. [ [FRANCK FIFE / AFP]

Mozambique finally celebrated a long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations victory by edging Gabon 3-2 in an entertaining Group F clash in Agadir, ending a winless AFCON run that stretched back to their debut in 1986.

The Mambas showed early ambition despite being ranked well below their opponents and were rewarded through goals from Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo and Diogo Calila.

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