Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has launched his remaining 28-man squad for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, confirming the staff that can try to ship the Palancas Negras’ best-ever efficiency on the continental showpiece.
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The announcement brings an finish to weeks of hypothesis, with Beaumelle choosing a mix of expertise, rising abilities and tactical versatility as Angola prepares for a demanding Group B marketing campaign towards South Africa, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
Daring Choice Calls as Huge Names Miss Out
The French tactician made a number of notable omissions, with seasoned gamers akin to Bastos, Gilberto and Andrade lacking out on the ultimate listing. Their exclusion alerts Beaumelle’s dedication to a refreshed and dynamic group able to surpassing Angola’s earlier quarter-final achievements in 2008, 2010 and 2023.
Skilled Assault Led by Luvumbo, Dala and Mabululu
The Palancas Negras will financial institution on their confirmed attacking firepower, with Zito Luvumbo, Gelson Dala, Mbala Nzola, Manuel Benson and Mabululu among the many headline names.
The forwards are anticipated to play a pivotal function as Angola intention to navigate a bunch that includes among the strongest defensive items within the event.
In midfield, the likes of Present, Fredy, Maestro and Beni Mukendi will look to offer the steadiness, creativity and bodily presence required to compete on the highest degree.
Seasoned Defensive Unit Set for Powerful AFCON Battles
Angola’s backline options skilled figures together with Clinton Mata, David Carmo, Buatu, Gaspar and Núrio Fortuna.
Their solidity shall be important because the staff faces a quick and aggressive South Africa of their opening fixture on 21 December in Marrakesh.
Goalkeepers Neblú, Hugo Marques and Dominique have been named, with the beginning spot anticipated to be contested all through the ultimate section of preparations.
Intensive Construct-Up That includes Portugal Camp and Friendlies
Angola staged a 10-day coaching camp in Portugal from 8–18 December, enjoying pleasant matches towards DR Congo and Mozambique. The staff will proceed their preparation in Morocco with three further warm-up fixtures earlier than the competitors begins.
Upcoming Friendlies in Morocco:
22 December: Angola vs South Africa
26 December: Angola vs Zimbabwe
29 December: Angola vs Egypt
These matches will assist Beaumelle refine his tactical strategy forward of a difficult group schedule.
