Ferroviário de Maputo (women's basketball)

Clube Ferroviário de Maputo is a women's basketball club based in Maputo, Mozambique. The team competes in the Mozambican League. The team is one of the most decorated teams on the continent, having won the FIBA Africa Women's Clubs Champions Cup two times (2018 and 2019).

Ferroviário de Maputo
NicknameOs Locomotivas (The Locomotives)
LeaguesMozambican League
Founded1924
ArenaPavilhão do Maxaquene
Capacity3,500[1]
LocationMaputo, Mozambique
Team colorsGreen and white
   
Championships2 FIBA Africa Champions Cup
(2018, 2019)
Websitefermaputo.co.mz

History

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Ferroviário de Maputo was founded in 1924 and is operated by the country's national railway organisation.

In 2018, Ferroviário won their maiden title, and their country's sixth title overall, by edging out the five-time champions Interclube of Angola, 59–56, in the finals.[2] A year later, in 2019, Maputo won its second title after defeating record holder Interclube once again in the final, 91–90 after overtime. Ingvild Mucauro was named the competition's MVP.[3]

Honours

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FIBA Africa Women's Clubs Champions Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Jogosafricanos - Pesquisa SAPO".
  2. ^ "Ferroviario de Maputo claim first-ever FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup title". FIBA Africa. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Ferroviario de Maputo defend FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 27 December 2021.