| Ferroviário de Maputo | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Os Locomotivas (The Locomotives) | |||
| Leagues | Mozambican League | |||
| Founded | 1924 | |||
| Arena | Pavilhão do Maxaquene | |||
| Capacity | 3,500[1] | |||
| Location | Maputo, Mozambique | |||
| Team colors | Green and white | |||
| Championships | 3WBLA championships | |||
| Website | fermaputo.co.mz | |||
Clube Ferroviário de Maputo is a women'sbasketball club based inMaputo, Mozambique. The team competes in theMozambican League. Ferroviário is one of the most decorated teams on the continent, having won theWomen's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) three times, in 2018, 2019 and 2024.
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 championsInterclube ofAngola, 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]
On December 16, 2024, Ferroviário won their third continental title, after beatingAl Ahly in the final in theDakar Arena.[4]
Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) / FIBA Africa Women's Clubs Champions Cup
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