Mozambique will be without three key players against Nigeria at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão today.
According to local publication Folha de Maputo, the trio of David Malembana, Mexer Sitoe, and Clesio Bauque will not be able to feature in the game for different reasons.
Malembana, a defender, has been ruled out of the match due to an injury. Mexer Sitoe, on the other hand, could not make the trip to Portugal for administrative reasons.
Tragically, Clesio Bauque is excused from the game due to the devastating loss of his brother.
In addition to these absences, there is also concern over the availability of some of the invited players.
Shaquille, Edmilson Dove, Ernani, Dominguez, Dário, Dayo, and Ivan were left behind in Maputo when the contingent departed.
Unfortunately, they were unable to obtain a visa to Portugal as they were away in Angola when others had their visas processed.