Mozambique’s head coach, Chiquinho Conde, is urging his team to stay focused and not become complacent as they prepare to face Eswatini in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. The match will take place at the Estadio do Zimpeto, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm CAT.
The Mambas have had a strong start to their qualifying campaign, remaining unbeaten in their matches so far. They recently played to a 1-1 draw against Mali and secured a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. This positive momentum has put them at the top of their group, ahead of Mali and Guinea-Bissau.
Eswatini, on the other hand, has struggled in their recent matches, suffering back-to-back defeats. The team’s new coach, Zdravko Logarusic, acknowledges the challenge that Mozambique poses and is looking to secure his first win in charge.
Key players to watch in the upcoming match include Geny Catamo for Mozambique, who has been in excellent form, scoring three goals in six appearances. For Eswatini, Justice Figuareido will be a player to keep an eye on after his recent international goal.
In their head-to-head matchups, Mozambique and Eswatini have each secured one victory, making the upcoming game an important one for both teams.
Conde emphasized the importance of teamwork and hard work in achieving their goals, despite their current position in the group. He highlighted the unity and humility of the team, stressing the need to continue working towards success.
As the two teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on the Estadio do Zimpeto to see which side will come out on top in this Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.