The Catenaccio was deployed in Maputo the last time Libya played Moçambique. Green shirts, green shorts, green socks all stacked up against the Mambas. Smoke from the said SMS revolution had barely cleared when Libya sneaked away from Estádio da Machava with a 0-0 draw. Last night in neutral Cairo, Libya also remembered to score.
Rebels 1 Mambas 0. It must have been that sexy new kit.
Moçambique’s finest first XI.
Moçambique’s future leaders take a break from liberating their country and pose for the classic team photo. (This photograph was taken in the late 1960s.)
The back row consists of the founder of Frelimo, Eduardo Mondlane (three from right). Alongside him is Moçambique 1st President, Samora Machel, and Moçambique´s 2nd President Joaquim Chissano. Also on the back row (three from left) is General Mabute.
The front row is reserved for the “Hot Shot” of team, Alberto Chipade, Moçambique´s 1st Minister of Defence. Chipade was credited with firing the first shot in the colonial war!