Angola vs Central African Republic Preview, Prediction & Lineups Friendly International

Angola face Central African Republic in a Friendly International on Tuesday June 9, 2026, with kickoff listed for 8:00 AM ET / 12:00 UTC / 1:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM WAT / 5:00 PM PKT. The match is scheduled in Morocco, with FIFA still listing the exact city and stadium as TBC, so both teams enter a neutral-site test before the next African competitive window.

Central African Republic arrive after a 1-1 friendly draw with Togo, while Angola opened Aliou Cisse’s June work with a 1-1 draw against Mauritania. The Angola vs Central African Republic prediction weighs recent form, team news, H2H context, tactical matchup and projected lineups before a direct score call.

Angola vs Central African Republic Match Details

Angola Form Guide – Last 5 Matches

Angola are still adjusting to Aliou Cisse after his April appointment as head coach. The Palancas Negras drew 1-1 with Mauritania in their first June friendly, which gave Cisse a practical look at the squad before another test in Morocco.

The broader form line shows a team that has stayed competitive but has not turned enough tight matches into wins. Angola drew with Botswana, Egypt, and Zimbabwe across recent fixtures, so better chance conversion is the main target.

Central African Republic Form Guide – Last 5 Matches

Central African Republic also enter from a 1-1 draw after sharing the points with Togo. Rigobert Song’s side need more stability after a qualifying run that included heavy defeats to Ghana, Comoros, and Madagascar.

The win over Chad in October showed that Les Fauves can still attack with pace when they find space behind midfield. The issue is defensive control, because they have conceded too many clear chances across recent competitive matches.

Angola vs Central African Republic Head to Head Record

Angola lead the verified senior H2H with three wins from four meetings. The latest meeting came in June 2023, when Angola won 2-1 away in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Central African Republic’s best result in the matchup was a 3-1 home win in 2016. Angola’s biggest win was a 4-0 result in 2015, which still stands as the clearest scoreline in this fixture.

Angola vs Central African Republic H2H Record

Angola

3Verified Wins

Total Meetings4

Draws0

Last MeetingCAR 1-2 Angola, 2023

Biggest WinAngola 4-0 CAR

World Cup Meetings0

Central African Republic

1Verified Wins

Angola lead the senior H2HNo World Cup meetingsLatest meeting: 2023 AFCON qualifier

Angola vs Central African Republic Predicted Lineups

Official starting XIs are usually confirmed close to kickoff. The projected card below stays useful before team sheets arrive because it shows the expected formations, player roles, and tactical balance.

Angola national football team vs Central African Republic national football team lineups are projected until official team sheets are confirmed. Use the lineup card to compare expected roles, formations, and final XI changes close to kickoff.

Angola are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 with Neblu in goal and Clinton Mata, Kialonda Gaspar, Jonathan Buatu, and To Carneiro across the defence. Show and Estrela can sit behind Milson, Fredy, Zito Luvumbo, and Mabululu.

Central African Republic should lean toward a 4-3-3 with Geoffrey Lembet in goal and Amos Youga helping organise the back line. Goduine Koyalipou, Louis Mafouta, and Venuste Baboula give Song a front three with pace and penalty-box movement.

Angola

4-2-3-1

1Neblu1º de AgostoGK

2Clinton MataLyonRB

4Kialonda GasparLecceCB

3Jonathan BuatuGil VicenteCB

5To CarneiroPetro de LuandaLB

6ShowFC DallasCDM

8EstrelaErzurumsporCDM

11MilsonRed Star BelgradeRW

10FredyEyupsporCAM

7Zito LuvumboCagliariLW

9MabululuAl Ahli TripoliST

Central African Republic

4-3-3

1Geoffrey LembetRennesGK

2Junior Gourrieryet to be confirmedRB

4Amos YougaCSKA SofiaCB

5Isaac SoletSlavia SofiaCB

3Flory Yangaoyet to be confirmedLB

6Brad Piriouayet to be confirmedCM

8Isaac Ngomayet to be confirmedCM

10Karl Namngandayet to be confirmedCM

11Goduine KoyalipouLensRW

9Louis MafoutaAmiensST

7Venuste BaboulaQuevilly-RouenLW

Projected lineup view · Angola vs Central African Republic · official XIs yet to be confirmed

Key Players to Watch

Zito Luvumbo – Angola

Zito Luvumbo gives Angola the wide threat they need against a Central African Republic side that can leave space behind full-backs. His pace can turn Angola’s possession into direct attacks instead of slow circulation.

Cisse will want Luvumbo to attack early and force defensive cover across the pitch. If Angola isolate him on the left, they should create enough service for Mabululu.

Louis Mafouta – Central African Republic

Louis Mafouta remains Central African Republic’s clearest penalty-box reference. He can hold the ball under pressure and gives Song a route to move the team upfield after defensive spells.

His duel with Kialonda Gaspar should shape the away attack. If Mafouta wins first contacts, Central African Republic can bring Koyalipou and Baboula into dangerous areas.

Angola vs Central African Republic – Tactical Preview

Angola should play through a double pivot and use Luvumbo and Milson to stretch the pitch. Cisse’s main challenge is to make the midfield compact enough without slowing Angola’s wide attacks.

Central African Republic should defend in a narrower shape and break through Koyalipou, Mafouta, and Baboula. Song’s team can make the match uncomfortable if they keep second balls away from Fredy and Estrela.

Angola vs Central African Republic Team News

Central African Republic Team News

Central African Republic have no confirmed late injury update in the available match listings. Song is expected to keep a practical structure after the Togo draw, with Lembet, Youga, Koyalipou, Mafouta, and Baboula central to the plan.

The biggest question is midfield protection. Central African Republic need enough bodies near the centre-backs because Angola’s wide players can attack quickly when the first pass beats pressure.

Angola Team News

Angola are working through Cisse’s first international window, so selection should focus on structure and familiarity. Neblu, Kialonda Gaspar, Clinton Mata, Show, Fredy, Luvumbo, and Mabululu all fit the expected senior core.

Cisse’s appointment gives Angola a clear tactical reset after missing World Cup qualification. The June matches in Morocco are useful because they let him test pressing, defensive distances, and attacking support around Mabululu.

Angola vs Central African Republic Prediction

Angola have the stronger H2H record, higher FIFA ranking, and a deeper squad profile. Central African Republic can threaten on counters, but their recent defensive record makes it hard to back them over 90 minutes.

The best pick is Angola to win narrowly. Cisse’s side may not dominate every phase, yet Luvumbo’s pace and Mabululu’s box presence give them the better route to decisive chances.

Our Prediction: Angola 1-0 Central African Republic

How to Watch Angola vs Central African Republic Live

Live Soccer TV lists Angola vs Central African Republic on the June 9 friendly schedule, but no dedicated TV channel is shown for the fixture in the checked listing. Fans in the region should monitor New World TV, SuperSport International, and official federation channels before kickoff.

Angola viewers can also use the Angola World Cup broadcast hub, while Central African Republic viewers can check the Central African Republic World Cup broadcast hub for wider football TV routes. Broader tournament channel information is available in the FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights hub.

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