Zimbabwe will face Angola in their second Group B encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Friday afternoon.
The match will be played at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30 pm CAT.
Coaches’ Comments
Patrice Beaumelle – Angola:
“This will be a crucial match for both teams. We have analysed Zimbabwe, a team with a new dynamic, a lot of movement and pace. They play without fear and we expect an open game.”
Marian Marinica – Zimbabwe:
“This group is very balanced. We lost in the final minutes of the first match, but mentally we must move forward. The past is behind us.”
Team News
Knowledge Musona, Sean Fusire and Divine Lunga have started training with the team ahead of the match after recovering from their injuries and will be available for selection.
The trio missed the opening game against Egypt on Monday after picking up injuries in a training session.
However, defender Munashe Garan’anga is now a doubt after suffering a dead leg (thigh injury) in the Egypt game.
TV Info
Football fans across the region will be able to follow the game live on various broadcasters. Zimbabwe-based viewers can watch all the action on Azam TV Zimbabwe. All 52 matches at the tournament are set to be broadcast on Azam TV.
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ZBC TV will also broadcast the match, while South Africa-based audiences will have coverage on SABC Sport. For fans across the wider region — including Zimbabwe — the match will also be available on SuperSport.
In addition to live television coverage, streaming feeds will be accessible via the broadcasters’ official digital platforms, allowing supporters to follow the matches online.
Head-to-Head Stats
Angola and Zimbabwe have never met at an AFCON tournament but have previously faced each other six times in AFCON qualifiers (1998, 2006 and 2013). In 1998, Angola won both legs, while in 2006 and 2013, both teams won their home matches.
Across their last six meetings in AFCON qualifiers, Angola have recorded four wins, while Zimbabwe have two victories. Across all competitions, their first post-independence encounter dates back to 1985, in an international friendly won by Zimbabwe (3–2).
Form at AFCON
Both teams lost their opening matches, with Zimbabwe suffering a stoppage-time 2–1 defeat to Egypt, while Angola also lost 2–1 to South Africa.
FIFA Rankings
Angola: 89
Zimbabwe: 129
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