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Angola host Niger at the Estádio 11 de Novembro on Friday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, looking to extend their winning start to three games.
After romping to the COSAFA Cup title in July, the Black Sable Antelopes continued their winning run. They beat Ghana in their opening qualifier match courtesy of a 93rd-minute winner by Felicio Milson, before overcoming Sudan in their next game, which also saw a late goal from them.
With six points in the bag, Pedro Gonçalves' side are at the top of Group F, three clear of any other team. Ahead of their fresh pair of qualifier matches this month, both against Niger, 25 players have been called up.
Qatar-based forward Gelson Dala will be keen to add to his tally of 20 goals from 48 appearances. Casa Pia goalkeeper Ricardo Batista is the only uncapped player in the squad.
Meanwhile, Niger are looking for their first win of the qualifying campaign. The Menas began with a 1-0 loss to Sudan before a 1-1 draw with Ghana. Having accumulated just one point from those games, the west African side are rock bottom in Group F.
Angola vs Niger Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be just the third clash between the sides in history.
- Angola have a 100% win record in the fixture, beating the Menas on both their previous occasions: 2-1 and 3-1 wins in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, way back in 2008.
- The sides meet for the first time in 16 years.
- The Black Sable antelopes have won their last six games, and remain unbeaten in their last 10 official games.
- The Menas have lost just once in their last four official games.
- Angola are ranked 85th in the world; their rivals are 42 places below them.
Angola vs Niger Prediction
The hosts of the match are on a terrific run of form, winning their last six in a row and going unbeaten in their last 10. This gives them the psychological edge coming into the game against a side that's blown hot and cold this year, while also having started their qualifying campaign on a sluggish note.
Prediction: Angola 2-1 Niger
Angola vs Niger Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Angola to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
