Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · Group Stage - 3 
Angola 2–0 South Sudan
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Match report
Final result: Angola 2-0 South Sudan.
Angola took the lead for good at 90+2′.
Goals
- 90+2' Chico Banza · Valdemiro Pinto Domingos · Angola
- 90+8' Valdemiro Pinto Domingos · Zito Luvumbo · Angola
Cards
- 48' Geriga Atendele · South Sudan
Match stats
⭐ Top-rated player: Chico Banza (Angola) 8
Ratings and statistics: API-Football.
Original preview
South Sudan under pressure as Angola seek to build on strong start
South Sudan arrive on a three-match losing run and bottom of Group B, with four points separating them from second-placed Angola. Angola have made the better start, but the outcome remains uncertain.
A widening gap in Group B
South Sudan are bottom of Group B, four points behind second-placed Angola after two matches apiece. Angola have four points and a goal difference of +2; South Sudan have yet to earn a point and sit on -6. With pressure mounting after a run of defeats, South Sudan need a response as they try to close that gap.
Angola have the chance to strengthen their position in the group, while South Sudan will be looking to turn a difficult run into a fresh start.
South Sudan need to stop the slide
Angola’s two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have brought a draw and a win, with three goals scored and one conceded. Their most recent match in the competition was a victory. At home in this competition, they have won their one match, scoring three and conceding one.
South Sudan’s qualifying record stretches across four matches: one win followed by three defeats, including their most recent outing. They have scored five goals and conceded eight in those games. Their current losing run puts the focus firmly on whether they can tighten up defensively and halt the slide.
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Our prediction
Angola have the edge after a steadier start and a home win in this competition, but the result is not clear-cut. South Sudan’s losing run makes a difficult task harder, though they have shown they can score; Angola will need to manage that threat to turn their group advantage into a result.
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Confirmed lineups
Angola · 4-3-3
- 1Hugo MarquesG
- 13Pedro FranciscoD
- 6Kialonda GasparD
- 3Jonathan BuatuD
- 17Sandro CruzD
- 20Manuel KelianoM
- 4M. SambuM
- 23MaestroM
- 7Deivi Miguel VieiraF
- 19MabululuF
- 11MilsonF
Coach: A. Cissé
South Sudan · 4-4-2
- 1Majak MawithG
- 2Geriga AtendeleD
- 3Teng KoulD
- 4R. AngierD
- 6B. BakassoroD
- 7Kur Gai KurM
- 5J. DwangM
- 11Valentino Kuach YuelM
- 9Godfrey DebeleF
Coach: C. Nsengi-Biembe
Match facts
Recent form
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Goals per game
| · | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| South Sudan | 1.3 | 2.0 |
League position
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Angola | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 2 | -6 | 0 |
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