World Cup (Q): Angola’s trio out of Cameroon match

Angola senior national football team’s hope of facing Cameroon with a strongest possible squad will not be possible on Monday.

The Palancas Negras take to the field against the Indomitable Lions in Yaoundé weakened by the absence of three key players.

Notable absentee in the game is Swansea City striker Manuel Benson who has been released for personal reasons. Furthermore, midfielder Show has returned to his club due to injury. Gil Vicente’s defender Jonathan Buatu has also picked a knock making him doubtful for the match.

Angola’s new coach Patrice Beaumelle, started his reign with a two-all draw against Eswatini on the road last Wednesday. The Portuguese now faces his real test against the top-ranked opposition in the Group D assignment.

What is at stake for Angola and Cameroon?

Cameroon host Angola at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium with both teams seeking to finish their campaign on a high. The Palancas Negras are merely fulfilling the fixture. A home loss to Libya dashed and dented Angola’s World Cup qualification hopes.

The Indomitable Lions have all to play for as they go into the contest lying in second place and two points behind Cape Verde. The Blue Sharks wind up their games against revived Eswatini who gave Angola a big scare last week.