Angola and Zimbabwe remain without a victory in the Africa Cup of Nations after playing to 1-1 draw in their Group B clash in Marrakech on Friday.
Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle has admitted that defeat to Bafana Bafana in their AFCON opener is a significant setback, but insists the Palancas Negras remain very much in the tournament.
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster, and man of the match in last night’s 2-1 win over Angola, says the most important part of kicking the tournament off with a win has been achieved.
South Africa got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with an entertaining 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday night.
Bafana Bafana’s results over the past few years have earned them widespread admiration and respect across the continent — including from tonight’s opponents, Angola.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole has spent close to a decade in Portugal and says he knows more than 85 percent of the Angolan national team players who are in this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.