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The 2023 AFCON’s first round matchup between Algeria and Angola within Group D takes place at Stade Bouaké on Monday, January 15th. The will to get off to a fast start in their pursuit of tournament glory drives both squads.
Angola’s recent performance is concerning. They’ve only managed to score three goals throughout their last five games and have only earned one win in their previous eight games. Despite only winning one of their last three games, Angola was able to maintain their perfect record in their latest 3 matches. The away team split the match’s results after two straight 0-0 draws, one against DR Congo and the other against Mauritius. In their most recent game, they thrashed Bahrain 0-3. On Monday Angola will be aiming to begin AFCON 2023 with a clean sheet, as even a draw with Algeria would be a great accomplishment. Even though Angola has never lost to Algeria, they are still the clear underdogs going into this match. With 31 caps for his nation, goalkeeper Landú hasn’t been invited up to the Angola squad as of yet. Herenilson, the midfielder, and the forwards Vá, Geraldo, Hélder Costa, and Ary Papel are also absent.
Algeria hopes to establish themselves as one of the favorites by winning handily to begin the competition. They enter the competition riding a 22-game winning streak that included five straight victories in their last five games, during the course of which they netted 14 goals. They defeated Togo 0-3 after defeating Mozambique 0-2 in the first round. The final warm-up match before the Africa Cup of Nations saw Algeria easily win 4-0 against Burundi. Algeria is among the top four favorites for winning this tournament because of Djamel Belmadi’s team, which is stacked with talent and experience. Riyad Mahrez is in the roster and heads the team for the next AFCON 2023 competition, while Faouzi Ghoulam, Yacine Brahimi, Rachid Ghezzal, Saïd Benrahma, and Andy Delort are among those not chosen.
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Algeria vs Angola Game Information
- Date: 01/15/2024
- Time: 03:00 PM ET
- Location: Stade Bouaké
- Live Stream: beIN Sports USA
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