In the thrilling match between Ferroviário de Maputo and Costa do Sol, valid for matchday 18 of the 2023 Moçambola, one player stood out above all others – Mário, the forward for the "locomotive". With a remarkable performance that included two goals, Mário was awarded the best player of the round, in a popular vote included in the "Desafio" award, which recognizes rising talents in the national championship.
The clash between these two renowned teams ended in a 2-2 draw, but Mário was the undisputed star of the show. In the first half, he equalized at 1-1, responding to Boyomo's earlier goal for Costa do Sol. In the 59th minute, Mário once again demonstrated his skill, successfully finishing off an assist from Maxwell, becoming the night's top scorer.
This achievement puts Mário in the spotlight of the 2023 Moçambola, succeeding Ling, forward for Ferroviário da Beira, who had been elected the best player of matchday 17. Interestingly, in the previous round, Ling overcame strong competition from Huga, defender for Ferroviário de Maputo, Mário's own club. This highlights the quality and balance of their performances in the championship.
In addition to the prestige associated with this title, the grand prize for the best player in the 2023 Moçambola is a brand new Nissan Almera, generously offered by Motorcare. This partnership with Sociedade Notícias and the Mozambican Football League (LMF) highlights the importance of recognizing the talent and effort of the players who enrich Mozambican football.
