Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Angola-Zimbabwe, the likely lineups

The second day of Group B of the African Cup of Nations opens with a delicate clash between Angola and Zimbabwe, both of which are called upon to redeem a bitter debut. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. at the Stade de Marrakech. The two national teams arrive at the fixture with zero points after collecting a narrow defeat in their respective first outings. Angola succumbed 2-1 to South Africa, while Zimbabwe had to surrender to Egypt by the same score.

Beaumelle could change form by relying on a more compact and balanced 3-5-2. In defense, the trio will be composed of Mata, Gaspar and Buatu, on the lanes Luvumbo (Cagliari) and To Carneiro will act as fifth midfielders, while in attack the choice should fall to the pair formed by Nzola and Gelson Dala.

The team will be in the middle of the field.

Marinica is ready to play it all by relying on 4-1-4-1. In the middle of the field, Nakamba will still be the pivot in front of the defense, while forward Navaya will act as a central reference, supported on the outsides by Msendami and Jalai.

Marinica is ready to play all he can.

Probable lineups

Angola (3-5-2): Marques; Mata, Gaspar, Buatu; Luvumbo, Fredy, Show, Maestro, To Carneiro; Dala, Nzola. Coach: Beaumelle.

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Zimbabwe (4-1-4-1): Arubi; Murwira, Garanaga, Takwara, Hadebe; Nakamba; Jalai, Fabisch, Dube, Msendami; Navaya. Coach: Marinica.