Afcon 2023: Angola will 'play to win' against Hughton's Ghana

Angola coach Pedro Goncalves says his team will "play to win" in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualification double-header against Ghana.

The Black Antelopes will provide former Newcastle, Brighton and Norwich boss Chris Hughton with his first competitive games in charge, having been named Ghana coach in February.

"We feel we are growing," Goncalves told BBC Sport Africa.

"When we have had our full squad available, we have had eight matches unbeaten in a row.

"In the last 17 matches, we've only lost one match - and it was an absolutely unfair decision by the referee!"

Angola currently sit second in Group E, behind Ghana on goal difference having beaten Central African Republic 2-1 at home before drawing 1-1 away in Madagascar.

They now face the Ghana in Kumasi before hosting them in Luanda four days later in what could be a crucial set of fixtures for both teams as they look to reach next year's tournament in Ivory Coast.

This article originally appeared on BBC Sport

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