Mozambique’s President, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has congratulated the national football team for reaching the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and promised a special reward if they defeat Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the upcoming knockout clash.
The Mozambican side finished third in Group F, despite a 2-1 loss to Cameroon in their final group match, setting up the highly anticipated encounter with Nigeria.
In a message to the players and coaching staff on Thursday, President Chapo praised the team’s performance in the group stage, describing their qualification as “unprecedented and meritorious.”
He added that this achievement has brought immense pride to the nation.
“On behalf of all Mozambicans, I commend the players and coaches for their courage, discipline and determination,” he said, noting that their effort helped the team reach a new milestone on the continental stage.
According to Jornal Notícias, President Chapo announced an extraordinary bonus of 500,000 meticais for each player and member of the coaching crew if they defeat Nigeria and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
The amount is estimated at about ₦11.3 million.
The President further reaffirmed that the entire nation stands behind the team and expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the Super Eagles.
