2025 AFCON qualifiers: Angola coach Pedro Goncalves praises Ghana's star power

Published on: 04 September 2024

Ghana's Black Stars are set to kick off their 2025 AFCON qualifiers with a crucial match against Angola on September 5th.

This fixture is pivotal for Ghana as they aim to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.

The qualifiers hold significant importance, with only the top two teams from each group earning automatic qualification to Africa's premier football competition.

Angola's coach, Pedro Goncalves, spoke ahead of the clash about the strength of the Black Stars, highlighting the quality of their midfield and attacking players. He remarked, "Black Stars have players from top level in the world, but the big names are in the midfield and forward. Mohammed Kudus is one of the best players at the moment for Africa. [There are also] Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey the legend, Inaki Williams."

With such high praise and the stakes so high, all eyes will be on the Black Stars as they embark on their quest for AFCON glory, starting with this crucial qualifier against Angola.