Match report

Angola 1-1 Zimbabwe: Draw in Africa Cup of Nations

Angola
Angola
1–1
FT
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Dec 26, 2025

In a tightly contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Angola and Zimbabwe shared the points with a 1-1 draw. Gelson Dala put Angola ahead early on, but K. Musona's goal for Zimbabwe ensured the game ended all-square. Both teams displayed strong defensive work and tactical discipline.

Key Facts

  • • Angola scored first through Gelson Dala in the 24th minute, assisted by Tó Carneiro.
  • • K. Musona equalized for Zimbabwe in the 45th minute, with an assist from B. Antonio.
  • • Zimbabwe made multiple substitutions, including T. Hadebe, K. Musona, B. Antonio, and I. Wadi.
  • • Angola also saw several substitutions, notably R. Nteka, Z. Luvumbo, and Milson.
  • • Show, Divine Lunga, P. Dube, J. Fabisch, Z. Luvumbo, I. Wadi, and Maestro received yellow cards throughout the match.

Lineups

Angola

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Marques (G)
  • 4 C. Mata (D)
  • 3 J. Buatu (D)
  • 5 D. Carmo (D)
  • 13 To Carneiro (D)
  • 15 Beni (M)
  • 23 Show (M)
  • 14 M. Benson (M)
  • 16 Fredy (M)
  • 10 Gelson Dala (M)
  • 9 M. Nzola (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Antonio
  • 22 Neblu
  • 28 Pedro Bondo
  • 2 N. Fortuna
  • 6 K. Gaspar
  • 21 E. Afonso
  • 24 M. Balburdia
  • 7 Milson
  • 25 R. Modesto
  • 17 R. Nteka
  • 8 Maestro
  • 11 Papel Ary
  • 27 C. Banza
  • 19 Mabululu
  • 18 Z. Luvumbo

Zimbabwe

Starting XI

  • 22 W. Arubi (G)
  • 23 E. Jalai (D)
  • 2 G. Takwara (D)
  • 15 T. Hadebe (D)
  • 5 D. Lunga (D)
  • 8 J. Fabisch (M)
  • 18 M. Nakamba (M)
  • 7 P. Dube (M)
  • 17 K. Musona (M)
  • 12 B. Antonio (M)
  • 9 M. Bonne (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Chipezeze
  • 16 M. Mapisa
  • 13 B. Galloway
  • 24 I. Mauchi
  • 25 A. Mudimu
  • 21 G. Murwira
  • 3 S. Fusire
  • 6 P. Padera
  • 26 I. Wadi
  • 28 T. Chakuchichi
  • 20 T. Chirewa
  • 19 T. Maswanhise
  • 14 D. Msendami
  • 11 W. Navaya
  • 27 J. Zindoga

Timeline

  1. Angola
    4' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    Show

    Foul

  2. Angola
    24' Angola Goal · Normal Goal
    Gelson Dala · Assist: Tó Carneiro
  3. Zimbabwe
    37' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hadebe · On: B. Galloway
  4. Zimbabwe
    38' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    Divine Lunga

    Foul

  5. Zimbabwe
    45' Zimbabwe Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Musona · Assist: B. Antonio
  6. Zimbabwe
    49' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    P. Dube

    Foul

  7. Zimbabwe
    58' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Musona · On: I. Wadi
  8. Zimbabwe
    58' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Antonio · On: T. Chirewa
  9. Angola
    59' Angola subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Manuel · On: R. Nteka
  10. Angola
    59' Angola subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Beni · On: Z. Luvumbo
  11. Zimbabwe
    61' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fabisch

    Foul

  12. Angola
    67' Angola subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nzola · On: Mabululu
  13. Angola
    76' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Luvumbo

    Off the ball foul

  14. Angola
    80' Angola subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gelson Dala · On: Milson
  15. Angola
    80' Angola subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Show · On: Maestro
  16. Zimbabwe
    82' Zimbabwe Card · Yellow Card
    I. Wadi

    Argument

  17. Angola
    83' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    Maestro

    Foul

  18. Zimbabwe
    89' Zimbabwe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bonne · On: Washington Navaya

Match Stats

Stat Angola Zimbabwe
Fouls 17 24
Pass Accuracy 80% 65%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 362 215
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 290 139
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gelson Dala's early goal for Angola set the tone for a dominant first half, but Zimbabwe showed resilience and equalized just before halftime through K. Musona.
  • ▸ Despite multiple substitutions, both teams maintained their defensive solidity, leading to a well-fought draw that highlighted the competitive nature of the Africa Cup of Nations.