Live: Angola vs. South Sudan | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Angola host South Sudan with the opportunity to extend their unbeaten start and move closer to qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Palancas Negras enter as favorites against a Bright Stars side still searching for their first points.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers continue with an important Group B encounter as Angola welcome South Sudan to the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Saturday, November 14, aiming to secure their second consecutive victory.
Aliou Cissé's team opened their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw away to Egypt before defeating Malawi 3-1 in front of their home supporters.
In that match, Milson opened the scoring inside the first three minutes, while Mabululu doubled the advantage during the first half. Miro added Angola's third goal to secure the victory.
With four points from their opening two matches, Angola remain unbeaten and are looking to strengthen their position in the race for a place at the continental tournament.
However, the head coach will have to deal with several important absences. David Carmo is unavailable for personal reasons, while Show and Zini have been ruled out due to physical problems.
South Sudan Seek a Response After Two Defeats
The situation is very different for South Sudan.
The Bright Stars began their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Malawi, despite Joseph Dhata temporarily bringing his side level.
They then suffered a heavy 5-0 loss to Egypt, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice for the Pharaohs.
After two matchdays, Christian Nsengi-Biembe's team have scored just once and conceded seven goals, highlighting the defensive issues they must address.
Their trip to Luanda offers an opportunity to change the direction of their campaign, although they face an Angolan side full of confidence and determined to control the match from the opening minutes.
A Crucial Encounter in the Group B Qualification Race
Egypt's 5-0 victory over Malawi on Matchday 3 has increased the pressure on the other contenders in Group B.
The Pharaohs have reached seven points, while Angola enter their match with four and the opportunity to remain within touching distance of the leaders.
For the Palancas Negras, a victory would represent an important step toward qualification for AFCON 2027, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Meanwhile, South Sudan urgently need points to prevent the gap between themselves and their group rivals from growing even wider.
The two nations will meet again in Juba on November 17, making this double-header potentially decisive for their qualification ambitions.
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- Match: Angola vs. South Sudan.
- Competition: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
- Group and Matchday: Group B, Matchday 3.
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Stadium: Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola.
Key Takeaways From Angola vs. South Sudan
- Angola remain unbeaten after drawing with Egypt and defeating Malawi in their opening two matches.
- South Sudan need a response after losing both matches and conceding seven goals.
- Angola aim to stay close to the Group B leaders before the return fixture against South Sudan in Juba.
