Fala-Fala was delighted to score on his debut

Captain Tico-Tico scored midway through the first half, and substitute Fala-Fala added a second goal just before the final whistle to ensure Mozambique progress through to the quarter-finals of the annual southern African championship.

Mozambique, playing only their second match under new Egyptian coach Ayman Elyamany, dominated the match with almost 60 percent of the possession - but it took them 64 minutes to finally find reward.

Tico-Tico blasted home from close range after Nelinho split the visitors' defence with a short pass.

The second goal for the Mambas came on the stroke of full time as man of the match when Nelinho drove the ball and Raharison failed to hold on, presenting an easy tap in for Fala-Fala.

The Mambas, rebuilding their side after the disappointment of early elimination in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers last November, played a combination of veterans and young players promoted from the under-20 side.

Madagascar had few chances but looked dangerous with their pace on the counter-attack. However they were hampered by a lack of height and physical strength against the tall Mozambique defence.