Angola vs Central African Republic, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

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Angola

72': M'Bala Nzola
76': Gelson Dala

FT
2 - 1

Central African Republic

32': Samuel Nlend

About

Angola are hosting Central African Republic at , , , starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue:
Location: ,

AFCON Qualifying Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Algeria	5	+10	13
2	Equatorial Guinea	5	0	8
3	Liberia	5	-4	4
4	Togo	5	-6	2

Full Table

Line-Ups

Angola

No.	Name
23	Hugo Marques (GK)
25	Núrio Fortuna
4	Kialonda Gaspar
39	Jonathan Buatu
21	Eddie Afonso
23	Show
16	Fredy
10	Gelson Dala
19	Adriano Belmiro Duarte Nicolau
30	Ary Papel
9	Hélder Costa

Angola Substitutes:

Gigli Ndefe, Nélson Luz, Victoriano Lucoquessa, Capita, Mário Balbúrdia, Estrela, Julinho, Neblú, Tó Carneiro, Megue, M'Bala Nzola.

Central African Republic

No.	Name
1	Alladum Kolimba (GK)
5	Sadock Ndobé
12	Sidney Dambakizi
3	Flory Yangao
21	Peter Guinari
4	Freeman Niamathé
9	Yassan Ouatching
18	Jacob Youmbi
9	Samuel Nlend
10	Karl Namnganda
19	Brad Pirioua

Central African Republic Substitutes:

Georgino M'Vondo, Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou, Max Gomesse, Thibault Ban, Christopher Fourmy, Cesar Manzoki, Cédric Zouangba, Soleil Mongolobao, Cyriaque Mayounga.

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