Guinea edged out Mozambique 2-1 in a tightly contested CAF World Cup qualifier on October 10, 2025. The away victory in Maputo was a crucial result for Guinea as they aimed to secure a place in the global tournament. The match was an end-to-end affair, with Guinea striking first against the run of play with a swift counter-attack. Mozambique responded with vigor and deservedly leveled the score before halftime, sending the home crowd into raptures. The second half was a tense tactical battle, with the winning goal arriving for Guinea from a set-piece, a powerful header that gave the Mozambican goalkeeper no chance. Mozambique pressed for another equalizer in the closing stages but could not find a way through a resolute Guinean defense. The three points were vital for Guinea's qualification hopes, moving them up the group table, while Mozambique was left to reflect on a narrow defeat despite a spirited display. The Guinea coach hailed his team's resilience, and the Mozambique manager praised his players' effort but lamented the conceded set-piece.