LD Maputo
- Leagues Played
- Mozambique Mocambola 32 CAF Champions League 2 Mozambique Cup 1
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Wikipedia - Liga Desportiva de Maputo
Liga Desportiva de Maputo is a Mozambican association football club based in Maputo, Mozambique that plays in the country's top football division, Moçambola. One of the richest clubs in Mozambique, it was founded on 8 November 1990 and has won four league titles and one cup.
History
The club was founded on 8 November 1990 in Maputo under the name of Liga Desportiva Muçulmana de Maputo (Muslim Sporting League of Maputo). On 19 July 2014, the club was renamed to Liga Desportiva de Maputo, in order to separate itself from religion and politics; the naming controversy began in 2012 when FIBA refused to allow the club's women's basketball team from entering the African Champions League.
LD Maputo is a professional soccer team based in Maputo, Mozambique. The team competes in the top tier of Mozambican football and has a rich history of success in domestic competitions. Known for their skilled players and passionate fan base, LD Maputo is a formidable force on the pitch. The team's colors are red and white, and their home matches are played at the Estádio do Zimpeto. LD Maputo has a strong reputation for developing young talent and has produced several players who have gone on to represent the national team. With a commitment to excellence and a winning mentality, LD Maputo continues to be a dominant force in Mozambican soccer.