Mozambique’s women’s team have demanded that their federation clear unpaid contracts and allowances promised to them from AfroBasket 2025. The players, coaches, and staff sent a formal letter to the FMB and government offices, calling for financial transparency and accountability.
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October 26, 2025
Following news that the Mozambique Basketball Federation (FMB) had come under fire for its debt to FIBA Africa after participating in FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025, it is now understood that the senior women's national team have now formally submitted a letter to their federation demanding clarification on their unpaid work contracts and allowances.
The letter to the FMB, supported by the players, coaching staff and Team Managers, is a formal request for full payment of the amounts promised before and during the Côte d’Ivoire-hosted Women's AfroBasket 2025. According to the letter, the senior women's national team claims that, despite completing all their contractual obligations, several payments remain outstanding almost three months after the end of the competition.
To ensure they would be heard, the women's team also sent a copy of the letter to Gueta Chapo, the wife of the President of the Republic of Mozambique and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, both of which had financially supported Mozambique's participation in the tournament.
In the letter [See Excerpts Below], the group declared their annoyance and frustration at the FMB organisation's absolute lack of accountability and transparency regarding the alleged missed payments.
"As the Federation is aware, employment contracts were established with the members of the technical team, as well as a commitment to pay subsidies to the athletes, as a form of recognition and encouragement for the effort and dedication demonstrated in favor of the National Flag."
"Unfortunately, we found that these commitments were not fully met, which created discomfort and demotivation among those involved, compromising the principle of valuing those dedicated to representing our country in international competitions."
"We hereby request formal clarification from you regarding the non-compliance with the commitments made, and, if possible, the forecast for regularizing them."
According to insiders within the senior women's national team camp, the federation was given 14 million Meticais from First Lady Gueta Chapo to cover tournament expenses, including training camp costs in Sangalhos, Portugal, and the salaries and allowances of players and staff. However, despite the allocation of funds, to provide squad with the best chance of competing, payments to the team have not been made.
Two weeks ago, the FIBA Africa's Mozambican-born president, Mr Anibal Manave, warned of possible sanctions against the Mozambique Basketball Federation for failing to pay US$15,000 (MT 958,623) in food and accommodation expenses, incurred during their time at the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket.
The players' decision to demand that their Federation take responsibility and clear the arrears is yet another example of the escalating frustrations towards the administrative handling of the national team.
For now the women's national team affectionately known as the Indico Warriors, await an official reply, with the hope that a resolution will be reached before their upcoming tournament qualifiers.
The Indico Warriors had a strong FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 campaign, finishing in sixth, with the help of star player Leia Dongue, who led the team in scoring (12.7 per game), rebounds (7.3) and Efficiency (14.2).
[Photography Courtesy of FIBA]
