The coach – in statements at a press conference about the game relating to the fourth round of Group F, cited by Angop – stated that the country is motivated by the three victories in the qualifying phase. However, he drew attention to the challenges the team will face against an opponent who is considered complicated and who has a good defense from midfield to the back.
Pedro Gonçalves said they know they will face a "strong" team.
"We know that we will face a strong and purposeful team, just like us who are making our way," he said, quoted by Angop.
Midfielder Show assured that the team is determined, despite absences, given that the players available know how they will have to deal with the opponent, adding that he believes that early qualification will be achieved with focus and playing calmly.
This Tuesday's game will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, and it was precisely in that country that the Angolan ambassador to Morocco paid a visit to support the team.
According to a note from the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), to which VerAngola had access, the Angolan ambassador in Morocco, Baltazar Diogo, visited the team, this Monday, at the Marriott Hotel, in Casablanca, where the team is staying, having requesting "the commitment of the athletes, technical committee and all staff".
"You are the pride of the Angolan nation and you must do everything to dignify our country. Tomorrow only victory matters", he said, quoted in the note.
It is worth remembering that Angola occupies first place in Group F with nine points. In second place is Sudan (four points), followed by Ghana (two points) and Niger (one point).
Regarding the team's casualties, it is worth mentioning that the national team sees Gelson Dala out due to injury, as well as Mabululu and David Carmos, both due to having accumulated yellow cards, writes Angop.
