ANGOLA, Kenya — In a high-stakes encounter at Nyayo Stadium during the TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship 2024, Angola delivered a heart-stopping comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Zambia, propelling them to second place in Group A.
Entering the match with just one draw and a loss in their previous two games, Angola faced an uphill battle after falling behind in the 73rd minute. Zambia’s Dominic Chanda capitalized on an opportunity to give his side the lead, but the visitors responded swiftly. Six minutes later, Kaporal equalized for Angola, setting the stage for a dramatic finale. The forward then sealed the win with a decisive strike in the 87th minute, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The result left Angola with four points from three matches, three points behind Group A leaders Kenya, who earlier claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Morocco despite playing the first half with a player down. For Zambia, the defeat remains a harsh reality as they continue to struggle in the tournament, sitting at the bottom of the table with zero points.
Looking ahead, Angola faces a pivotal showdown against DR Congo in their final Group A match, while Zambia must now tackle a formidable challenge against in-form hosts Kenya, who have yet to drop a game in the competition.
Updated Group A Standings:
- Kenya: 7 points (3 matches)
- Angola: 4 points (3 matches)
- Morocco: 3 points (2 matches)
- DR Congo: 3 points (2 matches)
- Zambia: 0 points (2 matches)
The match underscored the intense competition in Group A, with every point proving vital as teams vie for qualification. Angola’s resilience and late-game heroics will be key talking points as the tournament progresses.
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