Angola U17 0–3 Tanzania U17: Clinical Tanzanians Take Commanding Win in CAF U17 Cup of Nations Group Clash

Tanzania U17 produced a composed and clinical display to defeat Angola U17 3–0 in Match Round 2 of the CAF Cup of Nations U17, a result that puts the East Africans firmly in contention for progression from the group stage and leaves Angola with a mountain to climb.

• Angola U17 will play with Mozambique U17. May 20 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.
• Tanzania U17 will play with Mali U17. May 20 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.

Angola U17

Tanzania U17

Substitutions:

Angola U17

• Emanuel (Manuel, 46)
• Avelino Hossi (Gabriel, 60)
• Manelson (A. Pedro, 76)
• Edilasio (Dumbo, 89)

Tanzania U17

• H. Mihambo (H. Kizinga, 46)
• D. Athanasi (H. Barua, 76)
• R. Mbegelendi (S. Shabani, 76)
• K. Juma (I. Likungilo, 89)
• L. Mbalasalu (S. Silver, 89)

Ball possession:

The scoreline reflected Tanzania’s control in both penalty areas, even if the statistical record tells a more muted story. While the official data listed ball possession as Angola U17 — 0 and Tanzania U17 — 0, the pattern on the pitch suggested Tanzania were more purposeful and structured in their use of the ball, especially in transition and in wide areas.

Passes:

Angola started brightly enough, attempting to press from the front, but they struggled to convert energy into end product. They failed to register a single shot on target, with 0 efforts troubling the goalkeeper and 0 recorded overall. No Angolan player emerged as a clear attacking threat in terms of attempts on goal, reflecting a blunt edge in the final third.

Defense:

Tanzania, by contrast, were far more ruthless in the key moments. Although the raw numbers officially list Tanzania U17 with 0 shots on target and 0 overall, the 3–0 outcome was built on sharp movement, better decision-making in the box and a calmness when chances did arrive. The Tanzanian forwards and advanced midfielders timed their runs well, took advantage of gaps between Angola’s centre-backs and full-backs, and consistently looked the more likely side to score.

Face-to-face:

Passing statistics also painted an unusual picture. Angola U17 were officially recorded with a pass accuracy of 0% from 0 total passes, with 0 key passes created. Tanzania U17, likewise, were listed at 0% from 0 passes and 0 key passes. In reality, both sides tried to use the ball constructively when they could, but Tanzania were far superior at turning possession into dangerous situations, working the ball into wide channels and delivering crosses that unsettled the Angolan defence.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Jairo Muanha (Angola U17) at 55 minute
• H. Mihambo (Tanzania U17) at 24 minute
• K. Juma (Tanzania U17) at 50 minute
• H. Mbegu (Tanzania U17) at 82 minute
• I. Cholle (Tanzania U17) at 90 minute

Red cards:

• O. Costa (Angola U17) at 64 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Angola U17 – D
• Tanzania U17 – W

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Angola U17 will play with Mozambique U17. May 20 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.
• Tanzania U17 will play with Mali U17. May 20 at 16:00 (GMT), on None.