Mozambique: UD Songo raid Senegal for players

After ejecting five players, Mozambique league champions UD Songo have embarked on a mass recruitment targeting Senegal, the home of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.

As they eye participation in the 2026-27 edition of the CAF Champions League, the Tete-based team is strengthening with experienced, tall and athletic players who can withstand the heat.

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This represents a shift in Songo’s recruitment policy. Previously, the electricity men used to scout for talent in neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.

However, coach Dude Razaque wants footballers who are stronger mentally and physically.

Why UD Songo are opting for Senegalese stars

Little wonder, the coach has invaded the top-flight league of Senegal, the AFCON kings, hoping to unearth the next Sadio Mane.

In a statement, Songo confirmed the signing of Senegalese winger Johnson Mohamed, striker Christian Gomes and midfielder Mame Gueye.

The Mozambican champions lauded Gueye, who stands at 1.84m, for his ‘strength, playing vision, technical ability and decisive passes.’

On the other hand, the club says right-winger Mohamed (1.80m) possesses ‘speed, technique and boldness to fire up attack.’

What qualities are the Mozambican champions looking for in new recruits?

Standing at 1.85m, Gomes has also come with a big reputation as a top centre-forward blessed with ‘strength, presence and goal beacon to strengthen our attack!’

Apart from the three footballers from Senegal, Songo have signed Mozambican striker Ling and goalkeeper Fazito.

The new arrivals have replaced the players which Tete-based club released recently, including Malawian striker Richard Mbulu, Mozambican forward Lau King, defender Daniel Mutambe, winger Nelson Divrassone, midfielder Shaquille and goalkeeper Julius Franque.

Razaque-led club won the 2025 Moçambola league title with three games to spare after the Mozambique Football League ended the season prematurely.