| Mozambique at the 2023 African Games | |
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| IOC code | MOZ |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Mozambique |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 33 in 8 sports |
| Medals Ranked 31st |
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| African Games appearances | |
Mozambique competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Mozambique competed in 8 sports. [1] [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Donaldo Paiva | Chess | Men's rapid individual | 10 March |
| Silver | Ana Sinaportar Vanessa Muianga | Beach volleyball | Women's tournament | 14 March |
| Silver | Armando Sigauque | Boxing | Men's 57 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Isabel Mulungo | Boxing | Women's 66 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Alcinda Dos Santos | Boxing | Women's 70 kg | 22 March |
 Bronze | Rady Gramane | Boxing | Women's 75 kg | 22 March |
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