The Mozambican national team is committed to overcoming challenges and demonstrating confidence as it prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Ivory Coast. In an interview with the Mozambican Football Federation during the second phase of preparation in neighboring South Africa, players and coach Chiquinho Conde shared their perspectives and positive assessments.
Renildo, returning to the pitch after a 10-month injury, expressed confidence and readiness to contribute to the national team at the Africa Cup of Nations. In a challenging context, he emphasized the importance of team unity: “We always have to stick together, that’s what we, the older players, always try to convey to the younger ones.”
The perspective of player Alfonso Amade, who plays in German football, reinforces the positive outlook, highlighting the talent and quality of his teammates on the national team. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of the group they face, Amade believes in the team's ability to compete on equal terms.
Coach Chiquinho Conde began his speech by lamenting the challenges faced during the training camp, which did not go as planned. However, he emphasized the need for resilience: "We have to be resilient and think fundamentally about what we can control."“
The national team coach faces some significant absences, with promising young player Geny Catamo unable to participate in the first game due to accumulating yellow cards in the CAN qualifying phase. The team hopes to complete the 23-man squad with the arrival of Edmilson Dove, Bruno Langa, Witiness, and Ratifo.
Despite the obstacles, the Mozambican national team maintains an optimistic outlook and is determined to make history at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The spirit of unity, the players' confidence, and Chiquinho Conde's leadership shape a narrative of overcoming challenges and ambition as the country eagerly awaits the start of the continental tournament.
