Maputo, Mozambique – Costa do Sol secured a gritty 68-62 road victory over Maputo Railway in a Mozambique LMB basketball clash on Friday, September 25, 2026. The win strengthens Costa do Sol’s grip on a top-four spot in the league standings, while Maputo Railway were left to rue a cold shooting stretch in the second quarter that ultimately proved decisive.

Match Overview

Played at the Pavilhão do Ferroviário in Maputo, the game was a classic defensive battle between two familiar rivals. Costa do Sol entered as slight favorites and controlled the tempo for long stretches, but Maputo Railway refused to go away quietly, cutting a double-digit deficit to just three points midway through the fourth quarter before the visitors pulled away at the free-throw line.

• Final Score: Maputo Railway 62, Costa do Sol 68
• Venue: Pavilhão do Ferroviário, Maputo
• Date: September 25, 2026
• League: Mozambique LMB

The quarter-by-quarter scoring told the story of Costa do Sol’s consistency and Maputo Railway’s struggles to string together stops. The visitors edged the opening period 20-18, then broke the game open with a 19-14 second quarter. Maputo Railway won the third 16-15 and the fourth 14-14, but the damage was already done.

• 1st Quarter: Maputo Railway 18 – Costa do Sol 20
• 2nd Quarter: Maputo Railway 14 – Costa do Sol 19
• 3rd Quarter: Maputo Railway 16 – Costa do Sol 15
• 4th Quarter: Maputo Railway 14 – Costa do Sol 14

Key Moments

The turning point came midway through the second quarter. With Maputo Railway leading 26-24 after a fast-break layup by shooting guard Carlos Muianga, Costa do Sol responded with a 12-2 run over the next four minutes. Point guard Nilton Macuácua sparked the surge with back-to-back three-pointers, and center Amadú Camará anchored the defense with two blocks and a steal that led to an easy transition basket.

Maputo Railway mounted a furious comeback in the final period. Trailing 58-47 with seven minutes remaining, they went on a 10-0 run capped by a corner three from small forward Edson Sitoe, cutting the lead to 58-57. But Costa do Sol’s veteran guard, Almir Chissano, hit a step-back jumper and then converted four straight free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Costa do Sol’s 2-3 zone defense gave Maputo Railway fits all evening. The home side shot just 38% from the field and committed 16 turnovers, many of which came against the length of Camará and power forward Mário Nhaca at the top of the key. Costa do Sol also dominated the glass, out-rebounding Maputo Railway 42-31, including 12 offensive boards that led to 14 second-chance points.

Maputo Railway, meanwhile, relied heavily on isolation plays for Muianga and Sitoe. While the duo combined for 33 points, the rest of the roster managed just 29 points on 10-of-32 shooting. Head coach Júlio Macaringue tried to mix in a full-court press late in the third quarter, which briefly disrupted Costa do Sol’s rhythm, but the visitors adjusted by using Macuácua as a safety valve in the middle of the floor.

Standout Players

• Nilton Macuácua (Costa do Sol): 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals – the engine of the offense and the game’s top scorer.
• Amadú Camará (Costa do Sol): 14 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks – a dominant two-way presence in the paint.
• Carlos Muianga (Maputo Railway): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists – kept his team within striking distance with tough shot-making.
• Edson Sitoe (Maputo Railway): 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals – battled hard on the boards but fouled out with 1:12 remaining.

Season Impact

The victory lifts Costa do Sol to a 5-2 record in the Mozambique LMB, keeping them within striking distance of the league’s top two. Maputo Railway, now 3-4, remain in the playoff hunt but face a crucial stretch of games next month. The two sides will meet again in the reverse fixture on November 14, and if this match was any indication, that return leg promises to be another intense, low-scoring affair.

With the LMB season entering its midpoint, every game carries added weight. Costa do Sol’s ability to win on the road against a physical opponent is a promising sign for their title ambitions, while Maputo Railway will need to find more offensive balance if they hope to climb the standings. For now, it’s Costa do Sol who leave the Pavilhão do Ferroviário with the bragging rights and the crucial two points.