Pedro Goncalves

16 Jul

2025 AFCONQ: Pedro Goncalves Names Angola, Ghana As Favourite To Qualify

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Angola coach, Pedro Goncalves, has settled on Ghana and his side as the favourites to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Palancas Negras are placed in Group F alongside Niger and Sudan for the qualifiers. As the qualifying series begin in September, Goncalves expressed in an interview that he considers Angola and the four-time African champions Ghana as the top contenders to secure spots in the tournament, which will be hosted in Morocco. However, he emphasized the importance of respecting Sudan, citing their performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and also commended Niger. “The favourite is Ghana.…

27 Mar

We Are Not Afraid Of Ghana Despite 1-0 Defeat – Angola Coach Pedro Goncalves

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Angola's national team coach, Pedro Goncalves has expressed confidence going into their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, despite a 1-0 defeat in their last fixture. The Black Stars were pushed to the limit before Antoine Semenyo's 96th-minute winner secured the three points in the first match. Goncalves believes his side will take the game to Ghana and put up a fight, as they currently lead Group E with the West African side. “Very soon we will be playing round four and round five against the favourite of the group. Sure it will be a very difficult match…