The absences of Gilberto (Petro de Luanda), Hélder Costa and Ivan Cavaleiro marked, yesterday, the call for the Palancas Negras with a view to participating in the 2024 CAN, which will be held from January 13th to February 11th, in Côte d’Ivoire
The coach of the National Honors Football Team, Pedro Gonçalves, explained yesterday that he decided to leave Gilberto and Hélder Costa out of the squad due to a technical option, as part of the participation in the African Nations Championship (CAN) that will take place in the Côte d ‘Ivoire, from January 13th to February 11th. “Gilberto is a top-quality player.
It was important in the qualification phase for the continental event. But we understand calling on other athletes.
You are out of the call and I assume my responsibilities. However, it may be called upon in the future,” he began by saying.
Asked to clarify Hélder Costa’s absence, Pedro Gonçalves said in the following terms: “the athlete is without a club at the moment.
He requested not to be present at the call due to lack of rhythm. We understand,” she said. Regarding Ivan Cavaleiro, the national coach stated that the player will not be available due to injury problems.
Pedro Gonçalves also highlighted that the Palancas Negras will carry out a pre-competitive internship in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and the training begins on January 2nd.
Not the first match of a particular character, Angola faces Bahrain, on the 6th of the said month. Neblú, Kadu, Dominique, Tó Carneiro, Eddie Afonso, Quinito, Jonathan Buatu, Gaspar, Loide Augusto, Nuriu Fortuna, Fredy, Beni, Bruno Paz, Keliano Manuel, Show, Star, Zine, Mabululu, Milson, Gelson Dala, Jeremy Bela , Mbala Nzola and Zito Luvumbo are the ones called up. Angola will compete in Group D with Burkina Faso, Algeria and Mauritania.
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