{"id":3327,"date":"2025-12-26T23:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T23:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/angola-and-zimbabwe-draw-in-afcon-match"},"modified":"2025-12-27T00:41:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T00:41:10","slug":"angola-and-zimbabwe-draw-in-afcon-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/sport\/angola-and-zimbabwe-draw-in-afcon-match","title":{"rendered":"Angola and Zimbabwe Draw in AFCON Match"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>In a tightly contested match, Angola and Zimbabwe ended in a 1-1 draw during the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Angola took an early lead with a goal from Gelson Dala, but Zimbabwe equalized just before halftime through Knowledge Musona. Both teams now have one point each in the tournament standings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa. <\/strong> <\/span>Angola and Zimbabwe ended in a 1-1 draw in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The match took place at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech, where Angola scored the first goal early in the 24th minute through player Gelson Dala. Zimbabwe managed to equalize just before halftime, with a goal from Knowledge Musona.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, both teams now have one point each, with Angola in third place and Zimbabwe in fourth, awaiting the match between Egypt and South Africa scheduled for today at the Grand Stadium in Agadir at 4 PM.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HIGHLIGHTS | Angola ? Zimbabwe | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 - Group B\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gD-R3vZVIns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Africa Cup of Nations is the main international football competition in Africa, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It features national teams from across the continent competing for the prestigious title. The tournament has a rich history, showcasing the growth of football in Africa and the emergence of talented players and teams.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 edition, hosted by Morocco, marks another chapter in this storied competition. As teams vie for supremacy, matches like Angola versus Zimbabwe highlight the competitive spirit and unpredictability of African football, where any team can challenge the favorites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know In a tightly contested match, Angola and Zimbabwe ended in a 1-1 draw during the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Angola took an early lead with a goal from Gelson Dala, but Zimbabwe equalized just before halftime through Knowledge Musona. 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