Africa-Press – Mozambique. The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, yesterday hosted, at the presidential palace, Mozambican international footballer Geny Catamo, a player for Sporting Club de Portugal, which recently won the title of two-time national champion of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
During the meeting, the President of the Republic personally conveyed his warm congratulations to the young athlete for the achievement and for the remarkable performance he has been demonstrating while playing for one of the main clubs in Europe.
The Head of State highlighted this achievement not only as an individual victory, but one of collective pride for the entire Mozambican nation, which sees Geny Catamo as an example of talent, perseverance and dedication.
President Chapo highlighted the symbolism o fthe footballer’s achievement, stating that “Geny Catamo is the living reflection of the Mozambican youth who believe in their dreams, work hard and achieve success through merit and determination”. Daniel Chapo also pointed out the role of sport as a strategic tool for promoting youth, citizenship and projecting Mozambique’s positive image in the world.
The Head of State encouraged the player to remain humble and focused, stressing that the path to success requires continuous sacrifice, a spirit of self-improvement and commitment to the common good. He also highlighted the importance of Geny Catamo continuing to serve as an inspiring role model for thousands of young Mozambicans who, like him, dream of a future of achievements in a variety of fields.
In turn, Geny Catamo expressed his deep gratitude for the distinction and gesture of recognition from the President of the Republic. Visibly moved, the athlete expressed his gratitude for the words of encouragement and reiterated his commitment to continue to honourably elevate the name of Mozambique in all fields in which he competes. “I carry Mozambique in my heart and everything I do is to make my country proud and motivate other young people to believe that it is possible,” he said.
The meeting took place in a cordial and highly symbolic atmosphere, and also served to reiterate the Mozambican government’s commitment to promoting sport as an essential pillar of human development and social cohesion.
The meeting is part of the actions of the Head of State that aim to recognize and celebrate Mozambicans who stand out beyond their borders, representing Mozambique’s values, culture and potential with distinction on international stages. It is important to highlight that, in this sporting season, Geny Catamo not only won the Portuguese national championship title, but also lifted the Portuguese Cup while playing for Sporting Club de Portugal – a double feat that reinforces his position as one of the most prominent ambassadors of Mozambican football abroad.
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