AFCON Knockout Clash: Angola vs. Namibia – Live Stream, Latest Score, and Goal Updates!
It’s a historic night in Bouake, Ivory Coast, as Namibia faces Angola in their first-ever knockout match at the Africa Cup of Nations!
The Brave Warriors, despite never winning a single game in their previous three AFCON appearances, stunned Tunisia in the opener and squeezed through as one of the best third-placed teams. On the other hand, Angola, top of Group D after wins over Mauritania and Burkina Faso and a draw with Algeria, seeks its first-ever AFCON quarter-final berth.
Follow all the action LIVE with Ejes Gist Sport’s blog below!
FT: Angola 3-0 Namibia.Â
Angola ease into the quarter-finals, brilliant effort considering they went down to ten after 17 minutes.
A four-minute spell in the first-half really turned the match around, and Namibia could not recover.
84 mins:Â Two more Angola stars brought off, with the job done.
Dala and Mabululu are off, with Luvumbo and Bela on for the final five minutes or so.
GOAL! Angola 3 -0 Namibia | Mabululu 66′
50 mins:Â Real chance for Namibia!
Hotto pounces on a loose pass and Namibia can charge forward on the attack, as he slides a pass through to Shalulile. He works the space for the shot inside the box, but fires over the bar
Second half underway
Half Time Angola 2-0 Namibia
45+4 mins:Â Shalulile wins a cheap free-kick for Namibia.
Up come the centre-backs for this…
GOAL! Angola 2-0 Namibia | Gelson Dala 42′
RED CARD | Lubeni Haukongo 40′
Namibia are down to ten as well! Incredible.
Ball over the top, Mabululu breaks away and Haukongo trips him, it’s an obvious a second yellow card you will see.
GOAL! Angola 1-0 Namibia | Gelson Dala 38′
Down to ten men but Angola have the lead!
Fredy finds Gilberto out wide, he slides it back to Fredy and it’s squared for Dala, who can’t miss. Brilliant move.
Goal…. For Angola. Perfect finishing.
Angola 0-0 Namibia
31 mins:Â Long ball forward, Hanamub can only head it behind. Angola corner.
Fredy whips it in with plenty of pace, not cleared at the near post but it runs all the way through the box to safety.
17″ RED CARD!** The game takes a dramatic turn early as Angola goalkeeper Neblu sees red for a reckless challenge outside the box! Can Namibia capitalize on this numerical advantage?
Current Score: 0-0 (HT)
Key Moments:
- Red Card: Neblu (Angola, 17′)
- Close call: Tjiueza threatens for Namibia after 15 minutes
- Hanamub active: Namibia left-back shows attacking intent early on
Stay tuned for the second half with crucial updates, highlights, and analysis!
Additionally, you can:
- Watch the match live: Sky Sports
- Read team news: Angola (Fredy, Paz doubtful); Namibia (Nyambe could return)
- See Ejes Gist Sport’s prediction: Angola to win
Don’t miss this nail-biting AFCON clash!
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