Mozambique national football team home ground is Estádio do Zimpeto in the capital city Maputo, and can hold 45,000 spectators. The team's current head coach is the former Portugal international Abel Xavier, who has been in charge since February 2016. On the day of independence in 1975, Mozambique played its first ever match; a friendly against Zambia, winning 2–1. Two years later, Cuba became Mozambique's first non-African opponent when the two countries met in Mozambique, with Cuba winning 2-0. Mozambique entered World Cup qualifying for the first time in the 1982 qualifying competition. Zaire defeated Mozambique 7-3 over two legs in the first round.
First Lady of Mozambique First Lady of Mozambique The First Lady of Mozambique (Portuguese: "Primeira-Dama de Moçambique") is the title held by the wife of the President of Mozambique. There have been just three First Ladies since Mozambique's independence in 1975. The country's current First Lady is Isaura Nyusi, wife of President Filipe Nyusi, who has held the position since 2015. The Office of the First Lady was established by Article 17 of the Internal Regulations Decree. The first lady supports and developments cultural and social initiatives with the official assistance of the first lady's office. The office is headed by a presidential cabinet