Africa-Press – Angola. Sagrada Esperança tries, on Wednesday, to return to winning ways against Interclube, in a match of the 17th round of the “Girabola2023/23” National Football Championship, and keep up the pursuit of the first.
In the 16th round, the Lundas drew against Wiliete de Benguela (1-1), while Interclube thrashed Académica do Lobito (5-1).
For this duel, to be played at the Dundo stadium, the “Lundas” will not be able to count on Luis Tati, Jó Vidal and Nyangue, due to injury and the accumulation of yellow cards.
In case of victory, Sagrada Esperança will add 28 points, reaching Interclube in fourth place, with the same score.
In the last 21 clashes, Interclube won nine against Sagrada Esperança eight, and four games between them ended in a draw.
At the launch of the game, the coach of Sagrada Esperança, Francisco Moniz “Frank”, said that the team is focused on victory and that “the draw against Wiliete has already been forgotten”.
“We are aware of the difficulties we will face in this game, but we have prepared a team capable of countering the offensive potential of our opponent and winning the three points”, he stressed.
Complete poster of the 17th round:
Wiliete de Benguela – Isaac de Benguela (Ombaka stadium, 4pm)
Sagrada Esperança- Interclube (Sagrada, 3:30 pm)
August 1st – FC Bravos do Maquis (November 11th, 4:30 pm)
Sporting de Benguela – Desportivo da Lunda Sul (Municipal, 3:30 pm)
AS Dragão do Uíge v Sporting de Cabinda (January 4th, 3pm)
Desportivo da Huíla – Recreativo do Libolo (Tundavala, 3:30 pm)
(Day 2/14)
Petro de Luanda – Santa Rita do Uíge (November 11)
Academica do Lobito off
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