Patrice Bonime, former coach of the Angola national team, has shared his insights on the upcoming match between Egypt and Angola in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bonime believes that Egypt has a strong squad with talented players in every position. He noted that Egypt is a dangerous team when in possession of the ball and can build and finish attacks within the opponent's penalty area.
The match between Egypt and Angola is set to take place on September 25, with the Angolans looking to cause an upset. Bonime acknowledged that playing in Egypt is always challenging, especially with the large number of Egyptian fans expected to attend the match. He also noted that Egypt has the advantage of having recently played together, having just come from the World Cup.
Bonime had previously faced Egypt as Angola's coach in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where Angola ultimately lost in the group stage. Despite the loss, Bonime was pleased with his team's performance, noting that they played well and could have earned a penalty. He believes that Angola has a good team with many talents and can benefit from the experience of its leaders and the dynamism of its young players.
According to Bonime, Egypt's key players are Chico Banza and Mabululu, who know Egypt well and can be dangerous. Other players like Zito Lofumbo, Randy Ntikaya, Kylian, Beny Mokendi, Maestro, and Gilberto can also make a difference. Bonime emphasized that if Angola wants to win, they must be effective in utilizing their chances, play cohesively without the ball, and not give Egypt's attacking players too much space.
Bonime also highlighted Egypt's ability to play direct and quickly transition into attacks. He stressed that Angola must maintain focus throughout the 90 minutes and beyond, as losing focus against a team like Egypt can be costly. The Angolan coach believes that his team must be well-prepared to face Egypt.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will also see Egypt face South Sudan on September 29. Bonime's Angola will look to cause an upset against Egypt and then face South Sudan. The Angolan coach is confident that his team can make a difference and qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bonime concluded that his goal when he took over as Angola's coach was to rebuild the team, but he decided to leave for various reasons. He is confident that Angola will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and become one of the teams to watch in the competition.
Key points
- Egypt has a strong squad with talented players in every position.
- Angola must be effective in utilizing their chances to win against Egypt.
- Chico Banza and Mabululu are Egypt's key players who can be dangerous against Angola.
