Angola beat the Central African Republic 3-0 on 9 June 2026 at Stade Larbi Zaouli, with C. Benjamin using the friendly to build momentum before the autumn qualifiers. He kept faith with Neblú behind a spine led by David Carmo and Pedro Francisco, and the group responded with a composed, controlled win.
Angola were ahead inside seven minutes when Depú scored in the 7th minute, a start that allowed the Palancas Negras to dictate tempo with confidence. Their 54 percent share of possession reflected assertive control rather than sterile circulation.
The cushion arrived when Mabululu scored in the 26th minute. His partnership with Depú kept the Central African Republic back line under pressure and forced Yoan Zouma and Severin Tatolna into constant reactive defending. From there the match never felt in doubt.
Second-half changes did not disrupt the rhythm. Ary Papel stepped off the bench and scored in the 79th minute, underscoring the depth Benjamin is trying to build. Three different scorers, all forwards, underline the internal competition Angola want heading into more serious fixtures.
S. Ngato's side spent too long chasing the game and lost discipline. The visitors produced three shots on goal but collected two yellow cards, while Junior Sambia and Ghislain Vénuste Baboula struggled to wrest control whenever Angola accelerated through Manuel Keliano and António Hossi.
Benjamin will note the defensive stability as much as the goals. Neblú dealt with the limited work that came his way, while Carmo and Francisco kept the structure compact even after rotations. That kind of control is exactly what a June friendly is supposed to confirm. Ngato, meanwhile, leaves Morocco still searching for a balanced shape, mindful that cleaner build-up play will be essential before competitive qualifiers resume.
Key numbers
- Possession: Angola 54 percent, Central African Republic 46 percent
- Shots on goal: Angola 7, Central African Republic 3
- Corner kicks: Angola 2, Central African Republic 3
- Disciplinary note: two yellow cards each, no reds
Angola head home with belief ahead of the next friendly window, while the Central African Republic regroup under Ngato to refine their structure before September’s World Cup qualifying restart.
