The Mambas came into the match with a poor AFCON record, having drawn four and lost 12 games since their debut in 1986. Despite the odds, they played with confidence and intent.
Faisal Bangal opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a powerful header from a corner. Five minutes later, Geny Catamo calmly converted a penalty to make it 2-0 after a foul on captain Domingues. Gabon hit back just before half-time when star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tapped in after the Mozambique goalkeeper failed to hold a shot. Mozambique still led 2-1 at the break.
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Early in the second half, Diogo Calila restored a two-goal cushion with a well-taken header from a cross by Witi. Aubameyang missed a clear chance soon after, easing pressure on Mozambique. Gabon refused to give up and pulled another goal back in the 76th minute through Alex Moussounda, setting up a tense finish. Mozambique held firm to secure a historic victory.
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Defending champions Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique now all have three points in Group F, keeping qualification wide open.
Nigeria advance
Nigeria moved into the knockout stage after edging Tunisia 3-2 in a hard-fought Group C match. Victor Osimhen scored before half-time and led Nigeria’s strong attacking display. Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman added goals as Nigeria built a three-goal lead. Tunisia fought back late through Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi but could not complete the comeback.
Nigeria now have six points, while Tunisia have three. Tanzania and Uganda sit on one point each after drawing 1-1, with Uganda missing a late penalty.
