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Mozambique optimistic for 2017 AFCON qualification

Xinhua, April 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Mozambique's national coach Joao Chissano said Wednesday that he is optimistic about group phase competition for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualification.

Mozambique is in the same group with the African runners-up Ghana, Mauritius and Rwanda and the first group match for the Mozambican national squad will be in Maputo in June.

"I see that we will be playing with Ghana once again, after meeting them for the qualification of All Africa. We believe that although it's a strong opponent, we have chances to win," said Joao Chissano.

Ghana are currently the 3rd strong football power in Africa, according to FIFA rankings, the titles the black Stars conquered in previous competitions are acknowledged by the Mozambican coach. However he is optimistic about the performance of his squad.

"If we look to Ghana senior team is not that different from their current U23 we played recently in Maputo, although they have younger players, we do believe in our players," said Chissano. Endi