Mozambique recorded a landmark victory at the Africa Cup of Nations as they secured their first-ever win at the tournament with a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Gabon in Agadir, reigniting their Group F campaign.
After suffering defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening game, Mozambique responded with an impressive first-half display, scoring twice before the interval.
Faizal Bangal opened the scoring with a well-placed header before Geny Catamo calmly converted from the penalty spot to give his side a commanding advantage.
Gabon responded through former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who reduced the deficit before the break. However, Diogo Calila restored Mozambique’s two-goal cushion in the second half, a strike that ultimately proved decisive despite Alex Moucketou-Moussounda pulling one back late on.
The result leaves Mozambique level on three points with Ivory Coast and Cameroon, who had earlier defeated Gabon on Christmas Eve.
Gabon, meanwhile, must secure victory in their final group match to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
