Mozambique has made history by reaching the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time, with goalkeeper Ernani proving to be a key player. The goalkeeper, who plays in the domestic league, made a total of 11 saves in the first two group stage matches, including seven shots inside the opponents' penalty area. In the match against Gabon, I made eight saves and five high claims. Mozambique secured a place in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage ahead of schedule, achieving a historic breakthrough. In the second round of the group stage, the team, ranked 102nd in the world, defeated Gabon, ranked 78th, 3-2, recording its first ever Africa Cup of Nations victory. They currently have one win and one loss with three points, placing them third in the group. Cameroon leads with an absolute advantage of seven wins and one loss in previous encounters before the Africa Cup of Nations match against Mozambique. Cameroon, although initially defeated Mozambique 3-0 in their first encounter, later reversed the situation and eliminated the opponent, eventually winning the title. Cameroon has advanced to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage ahead of schedule. New coach, Pego, achieved an undefeated record of one win and one draw in the first two matches—defeating Gabon and drawing with Côte d'Ivoire. I achieved this result against a backdrop of a coaching change just before the tournament: Before the Africa Cup of Nations, the Cameroon Football Federation was in turmoil due to internal conflicts. Eto'o, after being re-elected, dismissed the former head coach, Bris, and broke with the Minister of Sports, Kombi. Subsequently, the local coach, Pego, was hastily appointed.