The President of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has charged the Mambas of Mozambique ahead of their Round of 16 match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, offering an exceptional bonus of N11.3 million if they defeat Nigeria.
In a statement sent on Thursday to Mozambique’s players and coaching staff, the Head of State lauded the team’s performance in the group stage and congratulated the Mambas on their qualification for the Round of 16.
He described the feat as unprecedented and remarkable, stressing that it made the nation proud. He also praised the players and coaching staff for their courage, discipline, and determination, which helped the squad achieve a new level on the continental stage.
According to Jornal Notícias, President Chapo announced an extraordinary bonus of 500,000 meticais (approximately N11.3 million in Nigerian currency) for each player and member of the coaching staff if they defeat the Super Eagles and advance to the quarter-finals of the AFCON.
Mozambique advanced to the knockout phase, where they will face one of the tournament’s most remarkable teams, after placing third in Group F despite losing 2-1 to Cameroon in their last group encounter.
Nigeria and Mozambique will compete in the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday, January 5, at 8 p.m.
