Ghana begins its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Angola on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
This crucial game will set the stage for the Black Stars’ bid to secure their place in next year’s prestigious tournament in Morocco.
In the last AFCON qualifiers, Ghana won 1-0 at home against Angola and drew 1-1 in the return leg.
Under Otto Addo’s second stint as head coach, Ghana has shown promise with two wins and a draw in four matches, despite an initial defeat to Nigeria.
The Black Stars, recently claimed victories with a 2-1 win over Mali and a 4-3 win over the Central African Republic in World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana remains unbeaten against Angola, with two wins and two draws in their previous four meetings.
Angola, motivated by their COSAFA Cup victory in July, enters the match in high spirits, where they went undefeated in the tournament and defeated Namibia 5-0 in the final.
The Palancas Negras aim for their 10th AFCON appearance, having reached the quarterfinals in the last edition before falling to Nigeria.
Their qualifying record for the last AFCON included two wins, three draws, and one defeat. Angola hopes to improve their performance in a group that also features Niger and Sudan.
The result of this game could heavily influence the dynamics of Group F in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.