Defending champions Angola commence their COSAFA Cup title defence with a familiar adversary, as they face Namibia on Thursday at the Free State Stadium in Mangaung.

This Group B opener rekindles a rivalry that reached its zenith in the 2024 final, where the Palancas Negras secured victory in a one-sided encounter over the Brave Warriors to clinch their fourth title in the competition's history .

Match preview

Back in a group that closely mirrors last year's edition, Angola kick off against the same opponent, with Lesotho also returning and Malawi replacing Seychelles as the only change.

That opening encounter ended in a goalless draw but the Palancas Negras found their stride in their remaining encounters, winning every other game in the competition, including that 5-0 thrashi

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