In an intriguing battle in Group B of the AFCON 2023, leaders Cape Verde face off against Mozambique with the former vying for a qualification spot and the latter looking to keep their hopes of staying in the competition alive.
Cape Verde played Ghana in a three-goal thriller with the former securing three points in the last knockings of the game. A win here could seal their qualification fate while also allowing them to finish over Egpyt in Group B.
Mozambique played out their hearts in their opening contest against Egpyt as they secured a point out of a tough tie. Mohamed Salah's last-minute penalty did salvage a point for the Pharaohs, but Mozambique would garner massive confidence from their previous tie.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Cape Verde vs Mozambique kick-off time
| Date: | January 19, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2:00 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny |
Cape Verde will face off with Mozambique at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on January 19, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 2:00 pm GMT in the UK.
How to watch Cape Verde vs Mozambique online - TV channels & live streams
The clash between Cape Verde and Mozambique will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK.
Viewers can also get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
Team news & squads
Cape Verde team news
Cape Verde sealed their previous AFCON tie in their favour on the back of a goal from Garry Rodrigues who easily tapped into an empty net in the dying minutes of the game against Ghana.
Rodrigues would now be vying for a start in the eleven but Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito could be tempted to field the same eleven that featured against Ghana.
Cape Verde predicted XI: Vozinha; Moreira, Costa, Pico, Paulo; Duarte, Pina, Monteiro; Mendes, Bebe, Cabral
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Vozinha, Silva, Rosa |
| Defenders: | Costa, Lopes, Stopira, Borges, Moreira |
| Midfielders: | Rodrigues, Andrade, Bebé, Monteiro, Mendes, Semedo, Santos, Duarte, Correia, Duarte, Pina, Paulo, Tavares, Cuca |
| Forwards: | Cabral, Teixeira, Tavares, Varela |
Mozambique team news
Mozambique produced a staggering performance against Egpyt despite the latter scoring a last-minute penalty to equalise the billing.
While there are question marks about Clesio's fitness issue, the forward could feature in the eleven if he can shake off his hamstring knock especially after helping Mozambique take an astounding lead in the first match.
Mozambique predicted XI: Ernani; Macandza, Mexer, Dove, Mandava; Witi, Guima, Amade, Gildo; Clesio; Ratifo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ernan, Joao, Urrbal |
| Defenders: | Macandza, Mexer, Malembana, Langa, Matola, Dove, Sitoe, Mandava, Jone, Momade |
| Midfielders: | Bonde, Guimaraes, Nangy, Amade |
| Forwards: | Pelembo, Catamo, King, Ratifo, Ouembo, Vilanculos |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | Mozambique 0-1 Cape Verde | AFCON Qualifying |
| 18 Nov 2019 | Cape Verde 2-2 Mozambique | AFCON Qualifying |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Cape Verde 1-0 Mozambique | AFCON Qualifying |
| 11 Oct 2014 | Mozambique 2-0 Cape Verde | AFCON Qualifying |