Mauritius determined to beat Mozambique

Mauritius will look to secure their place in the 2023 COSAFA Cup semifinals when they take on Mozambique at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on Wednesday afternoon.

Kick-off is at 3pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)

Club M occupy second spot in Group C and are hoping to qualify for the knockout stages as the best runners-up with just one place up for grabs alongside the three group winners.

Fidy Rasoanaivo's side got their campaign in South Africa up and running on Monday as they beat Angola 1-0 courtesy of Aurelien Francois' eighth-minute goal, having suffered a 2-0 defeat against Lesotho three days earlier.

The Indian Ocean islanders realistically need maximum points against the Mambas to ensure their progress as they are one of five teams tied on three points after two matches.

Rasoanaivo is pleased with the strides made by his young players and has prepared them well for the clash with the Mozambicans.

"We will do everything to win this game. I have confidence in my players and I ask Mauritians to continue to support us. I think these two factors will help us against the Mozambicans.

"I didn't watch their first match but I have already watched several videos, especially when they played against Madagascar. I already have a plan against them.

"Our team is progressing and it's a young team. The 4 Nations Series helped us a lot to prepare for the COSAFA Cup."

Mozambique are seeking their first win in the competition, although their chances of marching on from the group are slim at best.

The Mambas picked up their solitary point in a 1-1 draw with the Black Antelopes last Thursday before going down 1-0 to Crocodiles on Monday.

They finished fourth in the previous two editions and reached the final on two occasions in