AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: TOP goalie Batista, five[5] other key players withdraw from Angola squad ahead of crucial games against Ghana and Sudan

Angola’s national team has been hit with six significant player withdrawals just days before their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Angola who have already booked their spot for the AFCON in Morocco will face Ghana on November 15 in Luanda, followed by their final Group F clash against Sudan on November 18 in Togo.

The players unavailable for the squad include key talents, with various reasons behind each withdrawal:-

Gelson Dala – sidelined due to injury recovery- Rui Modesto – out for personal reasons

Joao Batxi- unavailable due to personal issues

Clinton Mata – recovering from an injury

Ricardo Batista dealing with family matters-

Mabululu – ruled out due to injury

The Angolan technical team has prepared replacements to fill these gaps as they prepare for the two critical games that will determine their qualification fate.

Angola currently stands in a challenging position, requiring points from both matches to stay competitive in the group.Facing Ghana in Luanda on November 15, Angola will seek a strong performance to boost their qualification hopes.

Three days later, they meet Sudan in Togo, a game that will be pivotal for both teams as the Group F standings tighten.