Mozambique U20 beat Namibia U20 3:0 in the semi-finals of the COSAFA U20 Championship on 25 September 2026. The hosts sat top of the group with nine points from three wins, while Mozambique had finished second on six points after two wins and one defeat.
And here's the thing about the opening goal — it came at the 15th minute through M. Comecar, a moment that shifted the match before Namibia could settle into their rhythm. To be fair, the hosts had looked sharp in their previous games, winning 3:0 against Seychelles U20 and 1:0 over Mozambique U20 earlier in the tournament.
The second half brought Mozambique's response. D. Pelembe scored at 57 minutes to take the lead, and by then the pressure had clearly moved onto Namibia's shoulders. G. Veneno added a third at 79 minutes, a goal that felt inevitable once Mozambique found their footing.
The result meant Namibia's perfect record ended in dramatic fashion. They had won all three group games, including that 1:0 victory over Mozambique on 20 September, but the semi-final told a different story. The hosts ran out of legs as the match progressed.
For Mozambique, the win extended their unbeaten run after the early defeat to Namibia. They now advanced to the final with momentum on their side, having weathered the storm of Namibia's opening pressure and made the difference when it mattered.