MAPUTO (Mozambique) – Ferroviario de Maputo is one of the most successful teams in the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League (AWBL), with two titles to its name.
The club from the Mozambican capital is making its return after participating in the 2022 edition of the tournament. There is no doubt that he has the pedigree and talent to attempt a third continental title.
When the tournament begins in Dakar, Senegal on Friday (December 6-15), Ace Locomotivas will be a team to watch.
QUALIFICATION POUR L’AWBL 2024
Ferroviario, winners of Mozambique’s national championship, qualified for the Zone 6 tournament. Unfortunately, the regional tournament did not take place and the southern African club gained automatic qualification.
KEY PLAYERS AT THE AWBL
Ingvild Mucauro has returned to Ferroviario after joining rivals Costa do Sol, a club she led to the 2022 AWBL final.
Mucauro, 32, featured in Angolan club Interclube’s AWBL campaign last year.
The last time Ferroviario won the continental tournament in 2019, Mucauro was part of the team and was crowned MVP. It is hoped that it will help revive this glorious era.
American Destiny Pitts is another former AWBL winner with Alexandria Sporting Club last year. Pitts played for the Chihuahua Centauros in the Women’s Basketball League America, where her team finished fourth.
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS
Mucauro is a long-time player for the Mozambique national team and participated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. She has also participated in four AfroBasket tournaments.
Anabela Cossa has extensive experience with Mozambique, having participated in nine AfroBaskets and two editions of the junior AfroBasket.
YEAR OF CREATION
Ferroviario was founded in 1924 and has been one of the dominant forces nationally.
THE COACH
The experienced Nasir Sale led Ferroviario to the FIBA Africa Champions Women 2022 tournament on home soil. The former national team coach returned to lead Ferroviario for this season’s competition.
HOME GAMES
Ferroviario plays its matches at the Pavilhao do Maxaquene, a 3,500-seat venue.
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