With the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) approaching, Chiquinho Conde, the strategist in charge of the Mambas, has most of the 23 players called up for the competition at his disposal. With his full focus on preparing the team, the national coach will be attentive to the crucial performances of Witi, Edmilson, and Geny, who are playing for their clubs this Saturday, December 30, 2023.
These three athletes will be the last to play before joining the Mambas for their training camp in Johannesburg, South Africa. The first to take the field will be Witi, facing FC Porto B in the Portuguese League 2 at 13:00, in a crucial match in the fight for promotion to League 1.
Next, Edmilson, representing Kaizer Chiefs, travels to Polokwany to face Sekhukhune United at 8:00 PM. The "Amakhosi" are looking for their fourth consecutive victory in the South African Premier League, promising an exciting match.
Closing out the day, Geny Catamo will contribute to Sporting's attempt to regain the lead in the Portuguese Football League. Sporting will face Portimonense at 10:30 PM in a crucial battle for the team's ambitions in the competition.
These matches not only offer players the opportunity to shine at their clubs, but also serve as a final assessment for Chiquinho Conde before the continental tournament. The performances of Witi, Edmilson, and Geny will not only impact their clubs' ambitions, but will also influence the atmosphere and confidence within the national team.
With every detail of these players' performance being observed, the Mozambican nation eagerly awaits these matches, confident that the determination and talent of these athletes will be a source of inspiration for the Mambas in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. May these recent performances serve as a catalyst for the national team's success in the prestigious African tournament.
