Algeria strengthened their bid to qualify for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Togo on Saturday, while Angola scored twice in stoppage time to defeat ten-man South Sudan 2-0.
Ramy Bensebaini’s second-half strike secured three valuable points for Algeria in Group I, while Angola needed dramatic late goals from Chico Banza and Miro to overcome stubborn South Sudanese resistance in Group B.
Both victories provided significant boosts to the winners’ qualification campaigns ahead of the return fixtures on Tuesday, 17 November.
Elsewhere, Angola scored twice deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 2-0 victory over ten-man South Sudan in a Group B qualifier.
The Palancas Negras appeared destined for a frustrating goalless draw despite playing much of the second half with a numerical advantage.
South Sudan were reduced to ten players in the 48th minute when defender Angelo Geriga received a straight red card for unsporting conduct.
Angola subsequently intensified their attacking efforts, with coach Aliou Cissé making several substitutions in an attempt to break down the visitors’ determined defence.
Chico Banza and Miro were introduced in the 53rd and 65th minutes respectively, changes that eventually proved decisive.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the second minute of stoppage time when Banza scored following an assist from Miro.