Angola head coach, Pedro Gonçalves is hoping his side will qualify following their win over Mauritania in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.The Palancas Negras recorded their first win in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Côte d’lvoire 2023 against Mauritania in a five goal thriller.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812071##Gonçalves heaped praises on the Mauritanian team after the win.“We played against a great Mauritanian team, they will still have a lot to prove, they are a fighter. “It was a spectacular and very committed match. This important victory allows us to move into the lead with a favorable goal difference compared to Burkina Faso.You always know when Angola arrives! 🤩🇦🇴 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #MTNANG pic.twitter.com/758hNza5gu— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 20, 2024 With 4 points and top of Group D, Angola are now seeking qualification to the knockout phase.“Now we will try to maintain the momentum by seeking qualification in the next round. I would like to pay tribute to my players who gave the best of themselves, while remaining patient.“We have a well-defined tactical plan that we will implement for the decisive match against Burkina Faso,” he added.AFCON2023: South Africa seeks redemption against Namibia as Tanzania, Zambia lock horns in hunt for maiden winAngola will play Burkina Faso in their last group game at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium stadium in Yamoussoukro on Tuesday, January 23.© CAF OnlineAFCON 2023- GROUP STAGERound 2ThursdayEquatorial Guinea – Guinea Bissau 4-2 (1-1)/Nsue 21, 51, 61, Miranda 46 – Orosco 37, Ze Turbo 90+3/Ivory Coast – Nigeria 0-1 (0-0)/Troost-Ekong 54 pen/Egypt – Ghana 2-2 (0-1)/Marmoush 69, M. Mohamed 74 – Kudus 45+3, 71/FridayCape Verde – Mozambique 3-0 (1-0)/Bebe 32, Ryan Mendes 51, Kevin Pina 69/Senegal – Cameroon 3-1 (1-0)/I. Sarr 16, H. Diallo 71, Mane 90+5 – Castelletto 83/Guinea – Gambia 1-0 (0-0)/A. Camara 69/SaturdayAlgeria – Burkina Faso 2-2 (0-1)/B. Bounedjah 51,90+5- M. Konate 45+3, B. Traore 71/Mauritania-Angola 2-3 (1-1)/Bouna 43, Koita 58 – Dala 30,50, Gilberto 53/Tunisia – Mali 1-1 (1-1)/Rafia 20 – Sinayoko 10/Sunday17:00: (1.58) Morocco (3.70) DR Congo (6.75)20:00: (2.30) Zambia (3.15) Tanzania (3.35)23:00: (2.00) S.Africa (3.30) Namibia (4.00)***odds are subject to change***
