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16 Jan

Mozambique To Get New President Amid Swirl Of Protest

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Daniel Chapo has been sworn in as Mozambique’s president following a contentious election that opposition leaders claim was rigged. Chapo, 48, won 65% of the vote, but rivals Venâncio Mondlane and opposition parties boycotted the ceremony, urging nationwide protests against what they call "stolen power." Public distrust looms, despite Chapo’s reputation for openness and dialogue. Analysts warn he faces tough challenges, including restoring trust, tackling corruption, and uniting a divided nation. Calls for reform include overhauling leadership in the police and judiciary. Chapo, Mozambique’s first leader not tied to its independence war, has pledged economic recovery and peace, but critics…

11 Jan

CHAN 2023: Ghana-Mozambique Ends Abruptly After Penalty Controversy

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Ghana’s Black Galaxies friendly game against Mozambique on Tuesday, January 10, ended earlier than expected after the latter walked off the pitch after a penalty decision. The Mozambique head coach ordered his players to leave the pitch after Annor Walker’s men were awarded a penalty following the opposition’s player handling the ball in his box. However, the penalty decision didn’t go well with the Mozambique team as they left the pitch despite attempts from officials to get them to continue the game. Prior to the penalty incident, Mozambique had taken a 1-0 lead in the first half and looked certain…

04 Jan

CHAN 2023: Black Galaxies To Play Friendlies Against Algeria And Mozambique

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The Black Galaxies are set to play friendly games against Algeria and Mozambique as part of their preparations ahead of the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Ghana arrived in Algiers on Tuesday after ending their training camp in Egypt where they spent more than a week. Annor Walker’s side will take on host of the CHAN 2023, Algeria, in a friendly encounter at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Saturday, January 7. The Galaxies will then take on Mozambique three days later before their opening Group C game of the tournament against Madagascar on January 15, 2023. While in…

24 Oct

CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifer: Afriyie Barnieh Double Sees Ghana Beat Mozambique

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The Black Meteors defeated Mozambique 2-1 in the first leg of their CAF U-23 AFCON second-round qualifier thanks to a brace from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. The Hearts of Oak forward boosted a 100% record from the spot in the game as he scored twice from the penalties to ensure Ibrahim Tanko’s side snatched a vital win. Barnieh stepped up to convert the first in the 64th minute of the game after being fouled in the box before grabbing his second 12 minutes later. Despite mounting a challenge, Mozambique was only able to score a consolation goal in the 88th minute.…