As the anticipation builds to the 34th African Cup of Nations to Kickstart in less than 48 hours, Angola’s coach, Pedro Gonçalves, stresses the importance of his team’s full concentration against the Algerian team.
Knowing what is as take, playing against a well formidable team like the Algerian senior national team, you will understand the magnitude of challenges awaits you.
With the match scheduled for January 15, Gonçalves is acutely aware of the magnitude of the challenge that awaits his team. Algeria, a team renowned for its football prowess and historical achievements, poses a formidable obstacle in Angola’s quest for success in the tournament.
“We are more coherent, our unity is greater and greater. On the other hand, during the training course, we also had two preparation matches, which also allowed us to allow all the players to play. At the end of the day, all players matter,” he said.
“Now you have to concentrate absolutely. This was already the case, but now it is even more crucial as we enter the final phase of preparation for the match against Algeria. We know he is a formidable adversary; the results speak for themselves. Algeria’s sporting potential speaks for itself, as does its investment. So, we must be strong, focused, courageous for what awaits us,” he added.