Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Angola
Match Time & Date:
07/06/2024
18:00
Prediction: 3-0
Eswatini
Angola will be aiming to record their first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they take on Eswatini at Estadio 11 de Novembro on Friday. Os Palancas Negras failed to find the net in March friendlies against Angola and (0-1) and Comoros (0-0), but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Eswatini in front of home fans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Gelson Dala, who has netted 20 goals in 44 appearances for the national team.
The King’s Schield, on the other hand, made a slow start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. As Eswatini have been struggling in front of goal in Group D, we are tempted to place our bets on Angola. Os Palancas Negras defenders should have Sabelo Ndzinisa, who has netted 15 goals in 63 appearances for the Eswatini national team.
Highlighted Team (Angola):
Angola national football team are controlled by Angola Football Federation. The Palancas Negras are affiliated to both CAF and COSAFA and they play their home matches at Estadio 11 de Novembro. Angola did well to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but they failed to book their place in the last 16 on their debut at the showpiece tournament.
The African side faced the likes of Portugal, Mexico and Iran in Group D, with the team sharing the spoils with Iran and Mexico, while suffering a loss to Portugal. The Palancas Negras have been struggling to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals ever since, but they made it to the Africa Cup of Nations on two occasions (2008, 2010).
Angola wear red shirts and black shorts when hosting their rivals, whereas their away kit is white. It has to be noted that the Palancas Negras suffered a 3-2 loss to Congo in their first ever international.
