Angola vs Ghana: Crucial AFCON Qualifier Match Preview and Lineups

The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier match between Angola and Ghana is set to take place on November 15, 2024, at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda, Angola. This match is critical for Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON, as they currently sit in fourth place in Group F with only 2 points from four matches.

Angola, led by coach Pedro Goncalves, has already secured their spot in the 2025 AFCON with a perfect record of 12 points from four matches. Despite their qualification, Goncalves has emphasized the team’s intention to play attractive football and aim for a victory against Ghana. However, Angola will be without key players such as Cristovao Mabululu, Gelson Dala, and Estrela due to injuries.

Ghana’s Black Stars, under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, face a must-win situation. Ghana needs to win their last two matches against Angola and Niger to have any chance of qualifying. The team will be without eight key players due to various reasons, leading to potential new faces in the lineup, especially in defense. The probable starting XI for Ghana includes Lawrence Ati-Zigi in goal, a new center back pair of Terry Yegbe and Nathaniel Adjei, and Jordan Ayew leading the attack.

The match is scheduled for a 7 PM GMT kickoff, and fans can follow the live score and detailed statistics through various platforms such as Sofascore and ESPN. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows Ghana with four wins, three draws, and two losses in their previous nine encounters. The most recent match saw Angola win 0-1 against Ghana in the first leg of the qualifiers.

Key players to watch include Angola’s captain Fredy Kulembe and striker Felicio Milson, who scored the late winner in the first leg. For Ghana, fans are hoping for standout performances from Mohammed Kudus and team captain Jordan Ayew.