The Mozambique national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Mambas, represents the Mozambique in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup and the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group.
History
FIFA U-17 World Cup They will make their debut at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2026.
U–17 AFCON They previously played at the 1994 and 2001 African U-17 Championship and exited both editions in the group stages.
COSAFA U–17 Championship They qualified for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after finishing third at the 2025 COSAFA Under-17 Championship.
Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend
2025
Competitive record
FIFA U-16 and U-17 World Cup record FIFA U-16 and U-17 World CupYearRoundGPWD1LGSGA 1985Did not qualify 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2023 2025 2026QualifiedTotal0/21000000
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations record U-17 Africa Cup of NationsHosts/YearWDL 1995Group Stage310235 1997Did not enter 1999Withdrew 2001Group Stage300319 2003Did not qualify 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2023 2025 2026Group Stage412146 2027TBDTotalGroup Stage10226820
See also Mozambique national football team Mozambique national under-20 football team
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