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Angolan side for Confed Cup
Sagrada Esperança are to take up the last of Angola’s places in next season’s African Confederation Cup after InterClube decided they would not participate, the Angolan Football Federation said on Tuesday.
There was to be a draw between the two clubs to determine who would participate but this is no longer necessary, the federation added.
Angola’s season was brought to a premature close in March because of the coronavirus crisis with both clubs chasing places in the Taca Angola (Angolan Cup) final.
Sagrada Esperança defeated InterClube 3-1 in the first leg of the semifinal in Lunda Norte, but the second leg never took place because of the lockdown.
The season in Angola was cancelled last month and Petro Atletico declared champions, even though there were still six rounds left to play.
Petro will participate in next season’s Champions League along with runners-up Primeiro Agosto while third placed Bravos do Maquis go to the Confederation Cup winner. The other placed was reserved for the Angolan Cup winner. The other semifinal was between Primeiro Agosto and Bravos do Maquis – both already qualified for continental club competition.
Sagrada, who were Angolan champions in 2005 and won the cup in 1988 and 1999, have already participated in the Confederation Cup on three occasions – in 1992, 1998 and 2016 when they reached the quarterfinals. – Mzansi Football
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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