In a statement, the governing body of national football said that the life and work of Rui Mingas is intertwined with the history of Angola, "because he brought together the qualities of a man who from a very early age dedicated himself to the cause of Angola's liberation struggle , being his author the composition of the Angolan anthem".
He also highlighted Rui Mingas' experience in culture, music, politics, diplomacy and business, during his youth, in addition to his experience in athletics, particularly in the high jump and 10 meter hurdles, in Angola and Portugal.
