Angola's head coach, Patrice Beaumelle, has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for the Palancas Negras to aim for their best-ever performance in the tournament's history.
After weeks of speculation, Beaumelle’s squad announcement has captured attention, particularly due to several high-profile absentees as Angola gears up for a tough Group B campaign, facing South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Egypt.
A Challenging Path Awaits in Group B
Angola will begin their AFCON journey against South Africa on December 21, followed by matches against Zimbabwe on December 26 and Egypt on December 29. With the energy from their quarter-final run in 2023 and Beaumelle’s rejuvenated squad, the Palancas Negras head to Morocco with a sense of measured confidence and a clear ambition to carve out a new chapter in their footballing history.
Historically, Angola has yet to win the tournament, with their best performances being quarter-final appearances in 2008, 2010, and the recent edition in Côte d’Ivoire.
Angola’s AFCON Group Matches
22 December: vs South Africa
26 December: vs Zimbabwe
29 December: vs Egypt
Angola’s final 28-man squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers: Neblú, Hugo Marques, Dominique
Defenders: Rui Modesto, Eddie Afonso, Tô Carneiro, Núrio Fortuna, Pedro Bondo, David Carmo, Buatu, Gaspar, Clinton Mata
Midfielders: Beni Mukendi, Show, Fredy, Maestro, Kelliano, Mário Balbúrdia
Forwards: Zito Luvumbo, Manuel Benson, Milson, Chico Banza, Gelson Dala, Randy Nteka, Ary Papel, Mabululu, Mbala Nzola, Zine
