Saturday
Uganda v Angola
Namboole, 4.00pm
IN Paulo Baptista Ze Kalanga, we are talking of the heart and soul of Angola.
The Boavista winger looms large over everything Angola have achieved in recent years and Cranes’ players will have to be fully briefed on what to expect.
Fast, mobile and penetrative, the right-sided midfielder with an imposing stature has a reputation of setting up crucial goals for the Negras. Among Ze Kalanga’s several assists, was the priceless cross that led to the goal that secured Angola’s World Cup qualification in 2006.As ever Ze Kalanga will be expected to use his position as a starting point for something more akin to a free role, but if Kizito can shore up his side’s left side it will block the 23-year-old’s options and reduce his chances of making a match-winning contribution.
We all remember how Nestroy dealt with South Africa star winger Sibusiso Zuma in the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign. If anything, he is a better tackler now.
Key battles: Uganda v Angola
