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Ghana vs Angola Predictions Tips - Black Stars to shine at home

By Grant de Smidt

22 Mar 2023

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Grant de Smidt 22 Mar 2023

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Ghana vs Angola Predictions for Thursday’s AFCON 2023 Qualifier (16:00 GMT)
The Black Stars have won 6 home AFCON Qualification matches in a row
Can Angola spring a huge surprise by getting a result in Kumasi?

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Black Stars to beat Angola (Getty Images)

Ghana vs Angola Predictions

Ghana haven’t lost a home AFCON qualifier since 2010. They have a much better team than Angola and are tipped to win this match to nil.

Ghana vs Angola Predictions
Head to Head
Ghana Form
Ghana Squad & Team News
Angola Form
Angola Squad & Team News

Ghana have won their last 6 home matches (AFCON Qualifiers).
Ghana have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 6 home matches (AFCON Qualifiers).
Angola have lost 6 of their last 9 away AFCON Qualifiers.
Angola have failed to score in 2 of their last 3 matches (AFCON Qualifiers).

Head to Head

These sides have met on just two previous occasions. They drew 0-0 in the friendly in 2009.

Their most recent meeting saw Ghana win 1-0 in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana Form

The Black Stars have played two matches so far in AFCON 2023 qualifying. They beat Madagascar 3-0 at home before a 1-1 draw vs Central African Republic in Angola.

Ghana were knocked out in the Group Stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A 3-2 loss to Portugal preceded a 3-2 win against Korea Republic.

Their final fixture saw a 2-0 loss to Uruguay after Andre Ayew’s missed penalty at 0-0. They have since played in the CHAN tournament which is for domestically-based players, winning two and losing two matches.

Ghana Squad & Team News

Ghana coach Chris Hughton has dropped left back Baba Rahman. Goalkeeper Richard Ofori remains out injured.

Central midfielder Majeed Ashimeru of Anderlecht and winger Joseph Painstil of Genk have received call-ups. Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has also madethe cut.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollacott

Defenders: Tariq Lamptey, Denis Odoi, Gideon Mensah, Patrick Kpozo, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Majeed Ashimeru, Abdul Salis Samed, Edmund Addo

Forwards: Jordan Ayew, Osman Bukari, Joseph Painstil, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer, Mohammed Kudus, Andre Ayew, Kamal Sowah, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo

Angola Form

Angola have taken four points from their qualifying group so far. They beat Central African Republic 2-1 at home and then drew 1-1 with Madagascar.

They played two friendlies towards the end of 2022. They beat Botswana 1-0 and 1-1 away to South Africa.

In January, they played two matches in the CHAN tournament. A team of Angolan-based players drew 3-3 with Mali and 0-0 against Mauritania.

Angola Squad & Team News

Spezia’s M’Bala Nzola is a key man up front for coach Pedro Goncalves. Jacinto Gelson Dala of Rio Ave will offer support.

Dala has netted in both qualifiers so far. Veteran goalkeeper Hugo Marques has been dropped.

Goalkeepers: Neblu, Kadu, Ricardo Batista

Defenders: Buatu Jonathan, Eddie Afonso, Gigli Ndefe, Kialonda Gaspar, Manuel Cunha Lulas, Niriu Fortuna, Pedro Francisco

Midfielders: Fredy, Beni, Bruno Paz, Manuel Cafumana, Manuel Keliano, Pedro Miguel Megue, Estrela

Forwards: Mabululu, Gilberto, Helder Costa, Jacinto Gelson Dala, Lucas Joao, M’Bala Nzola, Manuel Afonso, Nelson Da Luz, Zito Luvumbo

Verdict

Ghana v Angola

I am tipping a home victory with a clean sheet.

Ghana Win to Nil

Result

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Ghana Win 2-0

Correct Score

@13/2 - 1 Unit

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