Palancas Negras play the first time in CAN
Today is a special day for Angola. The national football team plays a decisive match for its continental affirmation. Today, the 11 brave Palancas Negras can make history and be remembered as our football heroes.
Angola faces the fearsome Nigeria today. A difficult game, with a physically strong and technically skilled opponent. The Super Eagles are favorites for the game, have a better rating in the FIFA rankings (42), have already won the competition three times and have the best African player currently in attack, Victor Osimhen, the Napoli striker.
In addition to Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Ewobi and Samuel Chukweze are the coach’s men of action, José Peseiro.
On the Angolan side, Pedro Gonçalves has a team with growing motivation. Initially undervalued, the Palancas Negras gained confidence and value, neglected in the draw against Algeria (1-1) in the first round, fearful in the 3-2 victory against Mauritania, it was only in the performance against Burkina Faso (victory by 2 -0) that our players highlighted their position and registered their names in CAN 2023.
Against Namibia, in the round of 16, a luxurious, confident and spirited performance. With three magical moments, of pure talent, Gelson Dala (x2) and Mabululu – masterfully, they confirmed what few already doubted – Angola was in the CAN to see and win.
There is no turning back for the game against Nigeria. Face the opponent without fear, but play with confidence and prudence. It’s all or nothing, which can last 90, 120 or many more minutes, it is necessary to have the group concentrated and united in the purpose of honoring the name of this beautiful and wonderful country, Angola!
Nigeria – Angola is the first game of the CAN2023 quarter-finals. The teams enter the field at 6pm (02-Feb-2024), at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium, in Abidjan, for a “pitched battle”, for the honor of their people.
The game will be broadcast live on the SuperSport Máximo360 channel on DStv.
