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Angola\u2019s head coach, Pedro Goncalves, expressed his admiration for Ghana\u2019s football legacy but stressed his team\u2019s commitment to winning as they prepare to face the Black Stars in a 2025 AFCON qualifier on November 15 in Luanda.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although Ghana\u2019s recent form has been inconsistent, Goncalves acknowledged the strength of the country\u2019s football culture and talent, particularly players who are making strides internationally. \u201cGhana is a country of football, and I grew up watching the Black Stars with big names,\u201d Goncalves told Ghanasportspage.com<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have wonderful players worldwide, including Europe and Portugal. But unfortunately, they\u2019re not in the best moment now. I appreciate the work Otto Addo is doing for Ghana, even though it\u2019s a challenging time. It\u2019s just an unfortunate situation, but this is football\u201d.<\/p>\n
With Angola already securing a spot in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, Goncalves highlighted his team\u2019s positive mindset and approach to Friday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re in a good moment. We go into games with the mindset to beat the opponent, honor our country, and enjoy the match,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our philosophy, and we will be brave on the pitch and try to beat one of Africa\u2019s best on Friday.<\/p>\n
\u201dFollowing the match against Ghana, Angola will complete their Group F campaign on November 18 against Sudan in Togo.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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