2023 AFCON Qualifier: Angola beat Central African Republic
2nd June 2022
At the Estadio Novembre 11 in Luanda, Angola scored twice in five second half minutes to come from behind and win their game against CAR.
Angola saw off Central African Republic in Luanda thanks to two goals in five second-half minutes.
Former Cameroon forward Samuel Nlend converted a low cross to give CAR the lead just after the half-hour mark.
Angola were given a chance to level after the break when visiting keeper Aladun Kolimba brought down Ary Papel, but midfielder Fredy skewed his penalty wide of the left-hand upright.
Spezia forward M'Bala Nzola equalised for the hosts with 18 minutes remaining, nodding in a corner at the back post, and four minutes later Dala Gelson slotted into the bottom right-hand corner from the edge of the box to score what proved to be Angola's winner.
On Sunday, Ghana face an away tie against Central African Republic and Madagascar host Angola.
Ghana currently lead the group on superior goal difference but have same points as Angola.