Witi


Witiness Chimoio João Quembo, known as Witi, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Nacional and the Mozambique national team.

Club 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.

International career

Witi made his debut for Mozambique in 2015, and represented the nation at the 2015 COSAFA Cup.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.26 May 2019King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa1–11–22019 COSAFA Cup
2.18 November 2019Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cape Verde2–22–22021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
3.9 September 2023Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique1–13–22023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4.14 January 2024Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast1–12–22023 Africa Cup of Nations
5.8 September 2025Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique1–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honors

Mozambique