Overview
Angola is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Palancas Negras, has played 417 recorded internationals since 1976, winning 142 of them (34.1%).
Angola have played at 10 AFCON finals without winning the title.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup once (2006).
On current form our Elo rating places Angola 15th in Africa and 92nd in the world.
With about 39.0 million people and its capital in Luanda, Angola has produced 323 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Angolan footballers
ManuchoAngola · b. 1983
Flávio AmadoAngola · b. 1979
AkwáAngola · b. 1977
Bartolomeu Jacinto QuissangaAngola · b. 1991
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Zé KalangaAngola · b. 1983
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João RicardoAngola · b. 1970
André MacangaAngola · b. 1978
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Rui MarquesAngola · b. 1977
JambaAngola · b. 1977
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Mateus Galiano da CostaAngola · b. 1984
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MantorrasAngola · b. 1982
Djalma CamposAngola · Alanyaspor
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Akwá
- Flávio Amado
- Paulo António Alves
- Manucho
- Mabululu
- Gelson Dala
- Joaquim Alberto Silva
- Paulo Jorge Da Silva
Where Angolan players play
24 active Angolan players are currently at clubs outside Angola. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Angola
Main competitions: Girabola, Gira Angola.
- Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agostofounded 1977
- Atlético Petróleos Luandafounded 1980
- C.R.D. Libolofounded 1942
- G.D. Interclubefounded 1953
- Atlético Sport Aviaçãofounded 1953
- Progresso Associação do Sambizangafounded 1975
- Kabuscorp S.C.founded 1994
- C.R. Caálafounded 1944
- S.L. Benficafounded 1922
- G.D. Sagrada Esperançafounded 1976
Where Angolan footballers are born
27 Angola internationals were born abroad, most often in Portugal (11), Belgium (4), Switzerland (3). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Estádio 11 de NovembroLuanda Province
- Estádio da CidadelaLuanda
- Ombaka National StadiumBenguela
- Estádio Nacional do ChiaziCabinda
- Tundavala National StadiumLubango
- Estádio do BuracoLobito
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Angola. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Angola national team?
Angola are nicknamed the Palancas Negras.
How many times have Angola won AFCON?
Angola have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Angola played at the World Cup?
Yes, Angola have played at 1 World Cup (2006).
Who is the top scorer for Angola?
In our match database, Akwá leads with 14 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Angolan footballer?
By international recognition, Manucho is the best-known Angolan footballer in our database, followed by Flávio Amado and Akwá.
What is the biggest stadium in Angola?
Estádio 11 de Novembro is the largest football stadium in Angola in our records, with a capacity of 50,000.