{
  "id": 20202964,
  "title": "Algeria and Angola win to increase chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/algeria-and-angola-win-to-increase-chances-of-qualifying-for-afcon",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T16:16:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/algeria-and-angola-win-to-increase-chances-of-qualifying-for-afcon-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Algeria and Angola secured victories that bolster their chances of qualifying for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. Algeria's 1-0 win over Togo in Group I gave them three crucial points, while Angola came from behind to defeat South Sudan 2-0 in Group B. Angola scored deep into stoppage time to claim the 2-0 win over ten-man South Sudan, with goals from Chico Banza and Miro sealing the match. The Palancas Negras led much of the second half with a man advantage after South Sudan's Red Card to Angelo Geriga in the 48th minute. Their late surge, featuring substitutions by coach Aliou Cissé, proved decisive, as Banza and Miro scored in stoppage time. Angola now has seven points from three matches, tied with Egypt, but leads Group B on goal difference. The winners will face South Sudan in their next qualifier on Tuesday, 17 November, knowing a victory would see them secure ten points and strengthen their quest for AFCON 2027. Elsewhere, Uganda Cranes faced Botswana in Group H, resulting in a 1-1 draw at Hoima City Stadium.",
  "summary": "Uganda Cranes were held to a 1-1 draw by Botswana in a Group H encounter at the newly built Hoima City Stadium. The post Algeria and Angola win to increase chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027 appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Nigeria vs Tanzania: Six talking points as Arokodare shines in AFCON Qualifying victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/nigeria-vs-tanzania-six-talking-points-as-arokodare-shines-in-afcon",
        "published": "2026-11-14T11:44:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}