Angola and Burkina Faso look to continue their winning momentum at the AFCON 2023 with both sides vying for a qualification spot.
Angola are currently seeded at the summit of Group D after a stalemate against Algeria and a thrilling 3-2 victory against Mauritania. A win here could cement their position at the top and also help them march through into the Round of 16 of the competition.
Burkina Faso have been incredible at the AFCON as they are also on 4 points with a win and a draw in their two games. The side defeated Mauritania with a spot-kick in injury time and followed up the result with a draw against heavyweights Algeria to keep them in contention for the next phase.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Angola vs Burkina Faso kick-off time
Date: | January 22, 2024 |
Kick-off time: | 8:00 pm GMT |
Venue: | Charles Konan Banny Stadium |
Angola and Burkina Faso will cross swords on January 22, 2024, at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 8:00 pm GMT in the UK.
How to watch Angola vs Burkina Faso online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be available to watch on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Viewers can get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Angola team news
Angola will be reliant on Gelson Dala who enters the contest on the back of a scintillating brace against Mauritania. He's currently his nation's highest active goalscorer as he'll be supported by Mabululu who also proved his worth in the first match against Algeria scoring a crucial spot-kick.
Angola predicted XI: Neblu; Fortuna, Buatu, Gaspar, Afonso; Show, Fredy; Dala, Zini, Gilberto; Mabululu
Position | Players |
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Goalkeepers: | Neblu, Dominique, Kadu |
Defenders: | Carneiro, Buatu-Mananga, Gaspar, Augusto, Afonso, Kinito, Fortuna, |
Midfielders: | Keliano, Cafumana, Ribeiro, Beni, Estrela, Paz |
Forwards: | Luvumbo, Milson, Dala, Bela, Mabululu, Zine, Nzola |
Burkina Faso team news
Burkina Faso have a massive injury scare with Adama Guira a touch-and-go for this fixture after being substituted against Algeria in the first half.
Bertrand Traore scored another crucial goal for Burkina Faso helping them salvage a point against Algeria and the forward could be awarded a start for the first time in the competition.
Burkina Faso predicted XI: Koffi; Yago, Tapsoba, Dayo, Nagalo; Ouedraogo, Toure; Tapsoba, Sangare, Traore; Konate
Position | Players |
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Goalkeepers: | H. Konate, Koffi, Nikiema, Koula |
Defenders: | Guiebre, Nagalo, Djiga, Kabore, E. Tapsoba, Dayo, Nouma, Yago |
Midfielders: | Banse, Ki, Ouedraogo, Sangare, Toure, Guira, Salou |
Forwards: | Ouattara, Badolo, Traore, Bangre, M. Konate, A. Tapsoba, Bande |
Head-to-Head Record
Date | Match | Competition |
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18 Nov 2018 | Angola 2-1 Burkina Faso | AFCON Qualification |
16 Jan 2018 | Angola 0-0 Burkina Faso | Africa Cup of Nations |
10 Jun 2017 | Burkina Faso 3-1 Angola | AFCON Qualification |
19 Nov 2014 | Burkina Faso 1-1 Angola | AFCON Qualification |
10 Sept 2014 | Angola 0-3 Burkina Faso | AFCON Qualification |