Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 to end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory
Mozambique finally celebrated a long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations victory after edging Gabon 3-2 in a gripping Group F encounter in Agadir on Sunday...
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Mozambique secured their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory, ending a 39-year wait, by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a thrilling Group F match.
- Mozambique achieved their first AFCON win since their debut in 1986.
- Goals for Mozambique were scored by Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo, and Diogo Calila.
- Gabon's goals came from captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alex Moussounda.
- The win places Mozambique on three points in Group F, level with defending champions Ivory Coast and Cameroon.
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Algeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with Captain Riyad Mahrez scoring the decisive penalty. In a thrilling Group F match, Mozambique defeated Gabon 3-2 to secure their first-ever AFCON victory, ending a 39-year wait. Also in Group F, defending champions Ivory Coast drew 1-1 with rivals Cameroon, with a goal from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo. Sudan also secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Equatorial Guinea after an own goal in the 74th minute, putting them in contention for the knockout stages.
