Published September 29, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Mozambique beat Sudan 4-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Tuesday, September 29, turning a narrow half-time advantage into a commanding performance after the break. Sudan reduced the deficit late, but Mozambique had already established a decisive cushion and remained the only side to lead.
The scoreline reflected Mozambique’s attacking output, with Chamito Alfandega scoring two goals and Ricardo Martins Guimarães also finding the net. Yasin Hamed’s penalty was Sudan’s reply, arriving after Mozambique had built a four-goal lead.
How it unfolded
Witiness Quembo opened the scoring for Mozambique in the 24th minute, making it 1-0. The teams reached half-time at 1-0, with Mozambique in front.
Chamito Alfandega scored in the 46th minute to make it 2-0. Ricardo Martins Guimarães extended the advantage in the 58th minute, and Chamito Alfandega struck again in the 62nd minute for 4-0. The goals gave Chamito Alfandega a brace.
Yasin Hamed converted a penalty for Sudan in the 88th minute, changing the score to 4-1. Mozambique had held a four-goal lead at 4-0; Sudan’s late goal narrowed the margin without changing the outcome.