Football in Mozambique championships in Mozambique were played out, at first only as a district championship of Lourenço Marques (today Maputo), from 1956 as the national championship of the Portuguese overseas province of Mozambique. In 1975, Mozambique became independent from Portugal, and in 1976 the National Football Association of the Republic of Mozambique, the Federação Moçambicana de Futebol (FMF) was founded. Since then, FMF has been directing football leagues in the country and is responsible for the national football teams. Since 1976, FMF has organized the country's top division, the Campeonato Moçambicano de Futebol, better known as Moçambola. Record champions are each with
Canada–Mozambique relations is promoted through support to the Mozambican national budget." Canada–Mozambique relations Canada–Mozambique relations are the interactions between the countries of Canada and Mozambique. These relations began in 1975 after Mozambique became an independent country. Since gaining independence, Canada and Mozambique have engaged in peaceful diplomatic relations. Canada has a high commission in Maputo, Mozambican representation in Canada is through the High Commission of Mozambique to Canada, located in Washington D.C. Trade between Canada and Mozambique is limited, however in future years is growing. The total amount of two-way trade between the two nations in 2008 was $13.3 million. Canada primarily