AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Angola beat South Sudan 2-0 to boost Group B hopes

Angola strengthened their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a 2-0 victory over South Sudan in their Group B encounter at the Estádio 11 de Novembro on Saturday.

The Palancas Negras dominated proceedings but were frustrated by South Sudan’s defensive organisation for much of the contest.

Angola were handed a major advantage shortly after the restart when South Sudan defender Atendele Mawa was shown a red card in the 48th minute, leaving the visitors with ten men.

Despite enjoying numerical superiority, the hosts struggled to find a breakthrough as South Sudan continued to defend resolutely.

Angola’s persistence finally paid off in stoppage time when substitute Chico Banza opened the scoring in the 90th minute, giving the home supporters something to celebrate.

Miro then sealed the victory in the 98th minute, adding a second goal to ensure Angola collected all three points.

The result takes Angola to seven points from three matches, keeping them firmly in the race for qualification in Group B. South Sudan remain bottom without a point after three consecutive defeats.

The two sides will meet again in the return fixture in Juba on November 17.