{
  "id": 20077078,
  "title": "Angola subs sink 10-man South Sudan in Afcon qualifier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/angola-subs-sink-10-man-south-sudan-in-afcon-qualifier",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:33:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1577979/angola-subs-sink-10-man-south-sudan-afcon-qualifier"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angola secured a 2-0 victory over South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with substitutions proving crucial in the Group B match. Defender Geriga Atendele was sent off three minutes into the second half after head-butting Pedro Bondo, who had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Angola's coach, Aliou Cisse, who led Senegal to the 2022 Afcon title, made six substitutions, exceeding the normal allowance due to Bondo's concussion. Junior Sambu, Gilberto, and Banza from Angola constantly sought openings in South Sudan's packed defence. Banza scored the first goal in the 92nd minute, despite the South Sudanese disputing it as offside. Miro sealed the win with a tap-in in the 98th minute, following a brilliant dribble by Zito Luvumbo. This win lifted Angola to seven points, tying them with seven-time Afcon champions Egypt on points, but behind on goal difference. South Sudan remain without a point ahead of their return match against Angola in Juba on Tuesday. Togo narrowly defeated Algeria 1-0, while Zambia, the 2012 shock winners, and Burundi secured three and two points respectively. Uganda and Botswana's match ended in a 1-1 draw. The tournament continues with more matches scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.",
  "summary": "JOHANNESBURG: Angola substitutes Chico Banza and Miro scored in added time to deliver a 2-0 win over gallant 10-man South Sudan on Saturday in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.",
  "key_points": [
    "Angola defeats South Sudan 2-0 in Group B qualifier",
    "Geriga Atendele sent off for head-butting Pedro Bondo",
    "Angola's coach Aliou Cisse makes six substitutions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/south-sudan-pushes-back-elections-amid-violent-flare-ups",
        "published": "2026-11-14T20:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "South Sudan postpones vote again amid fears of escalating violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/south-sudan-postpones-vote-again-amid-fears-of-escalating-violence",
        "published": "2026-11-14T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}