Ahead of the duel against Uganda, the Spain-based player has been handed responsibility to lead the Mambas in this month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Reinildo Mandava is expected to wear the captains’ armband when Mozambique confront Uganda Cranes at Cairo International Stadium on Thursday.
The 31-year-old year fills the void of missing skipper Elias Pelembe Dominguez who didn’t make the travelling roster to Egypt due to bureaucratic issues as revealed by tactician Conde.
Fresh from celebrating a century of appearances at Atlectico Madrid last weekend, Mandava brings vast experience to the Mozambicans.
His exposure and presence instills a winning mentality among his peers who have promised to put to a strong fight for the home fans unable to watch them at close meters.
This will be the first official meeting between Uganda and Mozambique, with both sides aiming for a positive result on day five of the global play-offs.
