AFCON 2023: Angola vs Burkina Faso: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 21, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Modified at :January 21, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Burkina Faso and Angola will face off in a decider to determine the winner of Group D

A place in the Round of 16 is just one step away for Angola after making the best possible start to the tournament. As table toppers of AFCON Group D, they will aim to maintain that position against Burkina Faso. Gelson scored a brace in the last match against Mauritania to defeat them 3-2. Among Algeria and Burkina Faso, Angola have been the surprise package showing consistent results.

Burkina Faso started the season on a high note by defeating Mauritania 1-0. However, they will be disappointed after drawing the match against Algeria as they were a minute from securing a historic win until Bounedjah scored midway through the 90+5 minutes. As a team, they can be proud of their performance.

Kick-Off:

Wed, 24 January 2024 at 1:30 AM IST

Location: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro

Form:

Angola (in all competitions): W-D-D-D-D

Burkina Faso (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Player to Watch

Dala Gelson (Angola)

The star of the last match for Angola was Dala Gelson as his brace helped his side to win the thrilling 3-2 win over Mauritania. His continuous threat was evident throughout the match as he attempted four shots and also created three chances for the team. In addition, he helped his side defend the match by making two successful tackles and nine recoveries.

Herve Koffi (Burkina Faso)

As the hero of Burkina Faso’s last match against Algeria, Hervé Koffi made some outstanding goal-saving saves to keep Algeria to only two goals. Without his effort, Algeria could have easily won the match. To bring his team closer to the next round, Koffi will be striving to play a crucial role.

Match facts

Angola defeated Mauritania by 2-3 in the last match
Burkina Faso played a 2-2 draw with Algeria
The last time when they faced each other, Angola defeated Burkina Faso by 2-1

Injury and team news

Pedro Goncalves will likely field the same eleven that beat Mauritania 2-3. A win against Burkina Faso will ensure Angola’s place in the round of 16. Except for Bertrand Traore, who may not be ready after suffering an injury in the last match, Burkina Faso will have all its players available to select.

Head to Head (Last 6 matches)

Angola- 2

Burkina Faso- 2

Draw- 2

Predicted lineup

Angola Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Neblu; Afonso, Buatu, Gaspar, Nurio; Cafumana, Fredy, Gilberto, Zini,Gelson, Mabululu

Burkina Faso Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Koffi; Nagalo, Dayo, Tapsoba, Yago, Toure, Guira, Kaboré, Sangare, Tapsoba, Konate

Match Prediction for Angola vs Burkina Faso

The match will be exciting for the fans, as both teams will give their best shot to enable them to finish top of the group. It will be a match which will be decided by small margins but Angola will feel that they have a slight edge because they defeated them the last time they met. We expect Angola to win.

Prediction: Angola 2-1 Burkina Faso

Telecast for Angola vs Burkina Faso

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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