Match report

Mozambique Stuns Gabon 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations

Gabon
Gabon
2–3
FT
Mozambique
Mozambique
Dec 28, 2025

Mozambique stunned the competition by securing a 3-2 victory over Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations. Early goals by F. Bangal and G. Catamo gave Mozambique a quick lead, but Gabon, led by P. Aubameyang, fought back. Mozambique, however, held on to their lead with a late goal by Diogo Calila and a crucial substitution by Gildo Vilanculos.

Key Facts

  • • Mozambique scored first with F. Bangal's goal at the 37th minute.
  • • G. Catamo added a penalty to Mozambique's tally at the 42nd minute.
  • • P. Aubameyang scored for Gabon at the 45th minute.
  • • Diogo Calila extended Mozambique's lead at the 52nd minute.
  • • Alex Moussounda scored for Gabon at the 76th minute, but Mozambique held on to win.

Lineups

Gabon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 L. Mbaba (G)
  • 3 A. Oyono (D)
  • 5 B. Ecuele Manga (D)
  • 18 M. Lemina (D)
  • 19 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 12 G. Kanga (M)
  • 22 D. Ndong (M)
  • 10 S. Babicka (M)
  • 17 A. Poko (M)
  • 20 D. Bouanga (M)
  • 9 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 F. Bekale
  • 1 A. Ngoubi Demba
  • 24 J. Do Marcolino
  • 13 M. Onfia
  • 25 Y. M'Bemba
  • 4 A. Moucketou-Moussounda
  • 6 J. Obiang
  • 2 A. Appindangoye
  • 21 J. Oyono
  • 8 C. Loufilou
  • 15 S. Nze
  • 27 T. Averlant
  • 7 M. Evouna
  • 28 R. Openda
  • 26 E. Matouti

Mozambique

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Siluane (G)
  • 23 Diogo Calila (D)
  • 17 Mexer (D)
  • 15 R. Mandava (D)
  • 5 B. Langa (D)
  • 21 Guima (M)
  • 16 A. Amade (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 7 Domingues (M)
  • 19 Witi (M)
  • 9 F. Bangal (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 I. Urrubal
  • 12 K. Zavala
  • 4 Chamboco
  • 8 E. Dove
  • 3 Nene
  • 2 Nanani
  • 20 K. Abdala
  • 11 J. Bonde
  • 6 M. Kambala
  • 24 A. Melque
  • 14 O. Cherene
  • 25 Chamito
  • 13 S. Ratifo
  • 18 Gildo

Timeline

  1. Mozambique
    34' Mozambique Card · Yellow Card
    A. Amade

    Foul

  2. Mozambique
    37' Mozambique Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Bangal · Assist: G. Catamo
  3. Gabon
    39' Gabon Card · Yellow Card
    B. Ecuele Manga

    Foul

  4. Mozambique
    42' Mozambique Goal · Penalty
    G. Catamo
  5. Gabon
    44' Gabon Card · Yellow Card
    A. Biyogo Poko

    Foul

  6. Gabon
    45' Gabon Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang
  7. Gabon
    46' Gabon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Ecuele Manga · On: M. Onfia
  8. Gabon
    46' Gabon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Oyono · On: Alex Moussounda
  9. Gabon
    46' Gabon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Babicka · On: R. Openda
  10. Mozambique
    52' Mozambique Goal · Normal Goal
    Diogo Calila · Assist: Witi
  11. Mozambique
    64' Mozambique subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Domingues · On: M. Kambala
  12. Mozambique
    64' Mozambique subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Witi · On: Gildo Vilanculos
  13. Gabon
    76' Gabon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Bouanga · On: E. Matouti
  14. Gabon
    76' Gabon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Moussounda
  15. Mozambique
    79' Mozambique subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Bangal · On: Chamboco
  16. Mozambique
    84' Mozambique subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Diogo Calila · On: Nanani
  17. Mozambique
    87' Mozambique Card · Yellow Card
    Ernan

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Gabon Mozambique
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 417 333
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 10 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 342 253
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mozambique capitalized on early fouls, leading to two early goals by Bangal and Catamo.
  • ▸ Gabon's substitution strategy, bringing in Alex Moussounda, provided a late surge but could not turn the momentum.