Witi
Mozambican footballer (born 1996)
Witiness Chimoio João Quembo (born 26 August 1996), known as Witi, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a winger for FC Pyunik and the Mozambique national team.
01Club career
Born in Beira, Witi began his career with Sporting Club da Beira. In the Summer of 2014, he moved to Portugal, joining the youth ranks of Nacional.
On 11 January 2015, Witi made his senior debut with Nacional in a home win against Boavista F.C., for Primeira Liga. Just three days later, he scored his first professional goal in a Taça da Liga match against Moreirense F.C. Later that month, Witi signed a deal with S.L. Benfica until the end of the season.
In June 2015, Witi returned to Nacional.
In 2024, Witi joined UAE Pro League clubs Dibba Al-Hisn and Al Orooba.
He then returned to Nacional on 25 July 2025, signing a two season deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.
02International career
Witi made his debut for Mozambique in 2015, and represented the nation at the 2015 COSAFA Cup.
03Career statistics
- Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 May 2019 | King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa | Namibia | 1, 1 | 1-2 | 2019 COSAFA Cup |
| 2. | 18 November 2019 | Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cape Verde | Cape Verde | 2, 2 | 2-2 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3. | 9 September 2023 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique | Benin | 1, 1 | 3-2 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4. | 14 January 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Egypt | 1, 1 | 2-2 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5. | 8 September 2025 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique | Botswana | 1, 0 | 2-0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
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