Arsenal of 30 de Junho is the Champion of the Recreativo Distrital Football of Mocímboa da Praia

 

Momento de recepcao do trofeu no campo do concelho municipal

 

FOOTBALL IS BACK IN MOCIMBOA DA PRAIA

In an exciting Recreativo Distrital tournament in Mocímboa da Praia, located in the Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, the 2024 edition recently took place, the team Arsenal of 30 de Junho emerging as the champion.

The title was secured after a brilliant play that led to their victory at the municipal field of the town. As recognition of their achievement, the team was awarded a prize of 100,000 meticais for their first-place finish.

The second place went to Barcelona of Nanduadua, another strong contender in the tournament. This team lost three goals to two against the winner, Arsenal of 30 de Junho.

Despite the victory, the Arsenal team faces significant challenges. Their training ground does not provide the necessary conditions for competitive football, which hinders the development of local young talents.

Additionally, the club struggles with a lack of financial support, limiting their ability to compete in more provincial and regional tournaments, and eventually in the Moçambola, the largest football competition in Mozambique.

The coach and the club's management have called for support from the community, businesses, and institutions to invest in the youth and provide better training conditions.

“Our goal is not only to win here but to elevate the talent recognized throughout the country,” said a team representative.

The appeal for help extends beyond the club. It is an opportunity to invest in the youth of Mocímboa da Praia, nurturing local talents who have the potential to shine anywhere in the country.

The district’s recreational football championship mainly involved teams from the municipal area was organized by the local Municipal Council with the support of several partners. It was considered a unique moment for the young local population, as it came at a time when the community is trying to rebuild itself, helping people to forget the scars of terrorist attacks.

During the closing ceremony, the representative of the Municipal Council President, Vicente Alfândega, emphasized that the event was organized to revive the talents that local youth possess in eleven-a-side football, and that this could serve as a platform for other competitions to select good players.(António Bento aka Kapemba)