The recent victory of the Mambas, Mozambique's national football team, over Guinea-Conakry by one goal to zero, generated a wave of celebrations and congratulations from various Mozambican celebrities on social media. This triumph, which marks the Mambas' third victory in the group stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, was received with enthusiasm and pride by fans and public figures in the country.
After the game, many artists and influential personalities expressed their support and congratulated the team. Among them were singers Justino Ubakka, Bob Sam, Valdemiro José, Kadabra Mc, DJ Júnior and Bibas, among others.
DJ Júnior, one of the first to express his enthusiasm, wrote: “I REPEAT: -We have a great team!!!!! Geny Catamo, I'm even forgetting that you kissed my Benfica! Pelembe Dominguez, you changed the game as soon as you came on in the second half, Mfeto! Reinildo Mandava, you're the boss in defense! Hernâni Xipesado! Hedjo Mambas, THANK YOU to all of you.” This message highlights the confidence and pride he feels for the team, emphasizing the remarkable performance of specific players.
Bob Sam also expressed his confidence in the team's future, stating: "The World Cup is our focus, we're not dealing with the rest now, bring on Algeria." His post reflects the determination and fighting spirit that the Mozambican national team is demonstrating in this campaign.
Justino Ubakka, in turn, emphatically repeated, "It's done 🇲🇿✊🏾, It's done 🇲🇿✊🏾," highlighting the importance of this triumph for the nation.
These displays of support are a clear indication of the growing confidence that the Mambas players are gaining among the Mozambican public. The victory against Guinea-Conakry reinforces the team's morale and the hope of a historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Celebrity support is significant because they have considerable influence over public opinion and help strengthen the bond between the national team and its fans. As the Mambas advance in their qualifying campaign, continued support from public figures and the general public will be crucial to maintaining the team's momentum and morale.
The celebration on social media demonstrates not only pride in the current success, but also positive expectations for the future of Mozambican football. May there be more victories and, who knows, the long-awaited participation in the 2026 World Cup!
