Results
| Mozambique Mocambola | 05/08 13:00 | - |
Desportivo Maputo v
B 1909
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 11/06 13:00 | - | Vilankulo FC v Desportivo Maputo | L | 2-1 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 10/30 13:00 | - | Desportivo Maputo v Ferroviario de Nampula | D | 1-1 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 10/23 13:00 | - | Incomati Xinavane v Desportivo Maputo | L | 1-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 09/24 12:30 | - | Desportivo Maputo v Costa Do Sol | L | 0-1 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 09/12 12:30 | - | Desportivo Maputo v Clube Ferroviário de Nacala | D | 0-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 08/27 12:30 | - | Incomati Xinavane v Desportivo Maputo | W | 1-2 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 08/20 12:30 | - |
LD Maputo
v
Desportivo Maputo |
L | 2-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 08/11 12:30 | - | Ning/ Wang v Desportivo Maputo | L | 1-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 06/26 12:30 | - | Desportivo Maputo v Incomati Xinavane | D | 1-1 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 06/20 12:00 | - |
Ferroviario Beira
v
Desportivo Maputo |
L | 1-0 | |
| Mozambique Mocambola | 06/13 13:00 | - | Desportivo Maputo v Ferrovario Lichinga | L | 0-2 |
Wikipedia - GD Maputo
Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, usually known as Desportivo de Maputo, Desportivo Maputo or by the acronym GDM, is an association football club from Maputo, Mozambique.
History
The club was founded on May 31, 1921, as Grupo Desportivo de Lourenço Marques by Professor Sá Couto, José Maria Rodrigues, Alfredo Fragoso, Américo Costa, Martinho Carvalho Durão and Professor Cabanelas. It was an affiliate team of Lisbon-based Sport Lisboa e Benfica. In 1976, after Mozambique's independence from Portugal, the club was renamed to Grupo Desportivo de Maputo. The club's logo was also changed.
1925 Desportivo won the District Championship of Lourenço Marques, a competition held between 1922 and 1961. A further eleven wins followed. In 1957 Desportivo achieved its first of altogether eight Mozambican championships 1956, which was held first in 1956. The club won its last national championship in 2006. In 2012 Desportivo was relegated for the first time.
Most famous of all players from Desportivo is Mário Coluna, who won with Benfica amongst others the European Champion's Cup of 1961 and 1962 and achieved with Portugal the third place in the 1966 World Cup.
The team competes in the Moçambola, the top tier of Mozambican football, and has a reputation for developing local talent while also attracting skilled players from across the region. Desportivo Maputo is celebrated for its attacking style of play, characterized by quick passing and dynamic movement, making them a formidable opponent on the field.
Over the years, Desportivo has achieved numerous domestic titles, including multiple league championships and cup victories, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in Mozambican football. The club's commitment to excellence extends beyond the pitch, as they actively engage in community initiatives and youth development programs, fostering the next generation of soccer stars.
With a legacy steeped in tradition and a forward-looking vision, Desportivo Maputo continues to inspire fans and players alike, embodying the spirit of Mozambican soccer.