“"What we need right now is something like 100 million meticais to pay for the tickets, that's what we need."”
declared Alberto Simango Junior, president of the Mozambican Football League (LMF), in statements to the press after a meeting with the Minister of Youth and Sports, held to discuss the stoppage of Moçambola, the country's main football competition.
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The statement arises in a context of logistical crisis, which forced the interruption of the championship in the fifth round, without the sixth round being completed. The main obstacle, according to Simango, is related to significant increase in airfare costs, an essential factor for the movement of teams throughout the national territory.
“Last year we traveled with around 21,000 meticais per athlete, and this time it's 42,000 meticais.“The manager explained, emphasizing that the increase of almost 100% in fares is one of the major obstacles faced by LMF. “These are reasons that the company naturally has, and which are not for us to discuss, but this has created difficulties.”
Confronted by the journalist Alfredo Junior about the possibility of a LAM (Mozambique Airlines) practice bonus prices, Simango admitted that this would represent a great help. Still, he reaffirmed that the League continues to mobilize. strategic partners, including LAM's own shareholders, who have shown openness to supporting the search for solutions.
“The search for partners is ongoing. LAM's own shareholders have been very supportive, as has the government in several other areas. This reinforces our belief that things will turn out positively from here on out.“"He added.".
The resumption of Moçambola 2025, According to the LMF, it will depend directly on obtaining the 100 million meticais The budget was allocated to cover the logistical needs of the competition. The situation remains open, with clubs, players, and fans awaiting a concrete solution that will allow a return to the pitch.
