Angola can potentially end Ghana’s AFCON qualification hopes when the two teams meet at Estadio 11 de Novembro on Friday evening. Angola currently leads Group F with 12 points, while the Black Stars sit third with just two points. Here’s our match prediction.
Angola has been impressive since their quarter-final run in the 2023 AFCON, having already secured their spot in the next edition with a perfect record of four wins in the qualifiers. Although they haven’t been the most prolific in attack, scoring just six goals across their four matches, their defense has been solid, conceding only once.
Since their loss to Morocco in March, Angola has remained unbeaten, winning nine and drawing three of their last 12 games, showcasing their resilience and form ahead of this crucial match.
On the other hand, Ghana’s situation is dire. Few would have anticipated that after four qualifying rounds, the Black Stars would still be winless. They face elimination if Sudan secures a win against Niger. Ghana has struggled significantly, failing to score in three of their matches, with their only goal coming from a 1-1 draw against Niger in round two.
Looking at their broader form, Ghana has only won two of their last 13 games and has kept just two clean sheets during this stretch, indicating serious issues both in attack and defense.
Given Angola’s strong form and Ghana’s struggles, we predict that Angola will secure a victory, further solidifying their position at the top of Group F and potentially ending Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the AFCON.