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Angola v Ghana Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 20:00 on Friday 15 November 2024.


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Angola v Ghana Africa Cup of Nations

  • Angola's national football team, nicknamed "Palancas Negras" (Black Antelopes), first participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996.
  • Ghana's national football team, known as the "Black Stars," has won the Africa Cup of Nations four times, in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982.
  • Angola has historically struggled to advance past the group stages in the Africa Cup of Nations, with their best performance being a quarter-final finish in 2008.
  • Ghana has been a strong contender in the Africa Cup of Nations in recent years, finishing as runners-up in 2010 and 2015.
  • Angola hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010, but failed to progress beyond the group stages.
  • Ghana has produced several top African football players, including Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, and Michael Essien, who have contributed to the team's success in the Africa Cup of Nations.