The Vilankulo Sports Association is once again in the spotlight of the Mozambican sports scene, as it advances to the semifinals of the ZAP Mozambique Cup for the second consecutive year. With a memorable run, the Vilankulo team aims to overcome past challenges and reach the long-awaited final.
Last year's match saw Associação Desportiva de Vilankulo face Ferroviário da Beira at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto, where they unfortunately lost 3-1. However, this year, the team is determined to make history and overcome this adversity.
In the semifinals, which will be held on November 22nd in Beira, Associação Desportiva de Vilankulo will face União Desportiva do Songo. It promises to be a thrilling match, given the rivalry between these two teams.
In the history of meetings between the two teams, the victory of Associação Desportiva de Vilankulo over União Desportiva do Songo stands out, with a score of 1-0. However, in Vila Songo, there was a rematch, with União Desportiva do Songo winning by a significant margin, 4-1.
Vilankulo Sports Association's journey began in June, when they defeated the local Sports Union 2-1. The team advanced to the provincial stage, where they defeated Ferroviário de Inhambane 3-1 in the final. From that point on, the competition level rose, but Vilankulo Sports Association demonstrated its resilience.
The match against Ferroviário de Maputo resulted in a convincing 3-0 victory, with Jaime, Betinho, and Arabama being the architects of the victory. The matchday also included a challenging trip to the Hanhane neighborhood of Matola, where Liga Desportiva de Maputo was defeated 3-0.
