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Morocco begin their 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on Sunday with a highly anticipated clash against Angola in Nairobi, marking the opening matchday of Group A. The fixture will kick off at 6pm local time at the Nyayo National Stadium in the Kenyan capital. That corresponds to 5pm in France and 3pm GMT. In […]
Angola head coach Pedro Gonçalves has unveiled his 26-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), which runs from 2 to 28 August 2025. Three of those selected—goalkeeper Emanuel Nsesani, midfielder Diogenes, and striker Victorino Polaco—have been named as reserves and may not see action during the tournament. Goalkeepers (3): Neblu Agostinho Calunga […]
Argentina, reigning world champions, are in discussions to face Angola in a high-profile international friendly this November, potentially bringing some of football’s biggest stars to African soil. If finalised, the proposed fixture would see Lionel Scaloni’s side travel to Angola for a rare match against the Palancas Negras, marking a significant moment in both nations’ […]
English Championship outfit Ipswich Town are pushing to secure the signing of Dutch-born midfielder of Angolan descent, Azor Matusiwa. According to reports, the relegated Premier League outfit is in advanced talks to secure the services of the defensive midfielder from French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais FC. Matusiwa, a defensive midfielder known for his tenacity […]
RB Leipzig are open to the transfer of France-born defender of Angolan descent, Castello Lukeba, but are demanding a hefty fee. According to sources, the German Bundesliga side is demanding the full payment of the release clause of the youngster before sanctioning any move this summer. Lukeba’s strong performances in the 2024/25 season, despite a […]
Pedro Soares Gonçalves has commended Angola players after beating South Africa to win the 2025 COSAFA trophy. Angola secured a 3-0 win against Bafana Bafana to lift the trophy. It was Angola’s fifth COSAFA Cup title, tying them with South Africa as the tournament’s joint-third most successful team. After the game, the Portuguese manager revealed […]
Angola claimed the 2025 COSAFA Cup title in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising past South Africa with a convincing 3-0 victory in the final — a performance powered by the brilliance of Laurindo Maria Aurelio, known as Depu. The Gil Vicente forward delivered a masterclass in front of goal, scoring twice in the final to […]
Angola have been crowned champions of the 2024 COSAFA Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over South Africa in the final on Sunday, with forward Laurindo Aurelio stealing the spotlight. Despite Bafana Bafana making a bright start and creating the early chances, it was the Palancas Negras who proved far more clinical in front of […]
English Premier League side, Chelsea, have completed the signing of Portugal midfielder of Angolan descent Dario Essugo. The club announced the signing of the youngster today, after all the paperwork was signed. “Chelsea is pleased to confirm the signing of Dario Essugo from Sporting CP. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan in La […]
Afimico Pululu has confirmed his international allegiance to the Democratic Republic of Congo, turning down overtures from Angola and expressing deep pride at joining the Leopards’ national team for the first time. The 26-year-old striker, who was born in Luanda, Angola, but holds dual nationality, has been named in Sébastien Desabre’s 26-man squad for the […]
