Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daily Nation
Published on 2024-01-27 04:30:00
The Palancas Negras of Angola are heading into their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Round of 16 match on Saturday with a positive outlook as they strive to make history in the continental tournament. This is the first time that the Angolans have won two matches and drawn one during the group stage of the tournament. Their best record prior to this was in 2008 and 2010, when they finished with five points in each competition.
Artur Almeida de Silva, the head of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), expressed his pride and optimism for the team’s qualification to the knock-out phase, attributing it to five to six years of investment. The team’s impressive performance in their ninth appearance at the competition includes winning two matches and drawing one, scoring six goals and conceding just three. In their upcoming match against Namibia, the Palancas Negras are not hiding their motivation and are determined to showcase their worth.
Coach Pedro Gonçalves emphasized the importance of maximum concentration and strengthening their energy for the upcoming match, while fans and commentators believe it is an opportunity for Angola to demonstrate their capabilities by progressing as far as possible in the tournament. The presence of Gilberto, a key figure in motivating the team, is seen as a contributing factor to their high spirits.
The team’s motivation and positive outlook have garnered attention, with Gilberto gaining a significant increase in social media followers and fans showing unwavering support. Both the Angolan team and their opponents, the Namibia national team, are making their own history in the tournament, and despite the Brave Warriors’ achievements, the Palancas Negras are focused on securing a victory in their upcoming match. The matchup between these two teams is anticipated to be a historic and exciting event, highlighting the determination and spirit of both sides.
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