San Juan de los Lagos:Mexico The national amputee football team of Angola is set to make its debut against Ghana in the Amputee Football World Cup on Saturday. The tournament is being held from the 13th to the 22nd of this month in Mexico.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Angola aims to reclaim the title it lost in 2022. The match, which is part of the first round of Group D, will take place at the San Martin Stadium in San Juan de los Lagos City.
Initially, the tournament was to feature 24 national teams. However, Liberia, part of Group A, withdrew due to visa issues preventing transit through Spain to reach Mexico. The competition will begin with an opening ceremony on Friday, followed by a Group A match with Italy, Algeria, and Mexico.
In addition to Ghana, Angola will compete against Colombia and Iraq in the group stage. Angola has a strong history in the sport, having won the world title in 2018 and finishing second in 2014 and 2022. Currently, Turkey holds the title.
The World Cup's group stage will continue through the 16th, followed by knockout rounds, semi-finals, and the final on the 22nd.
