Tunisia vs Angola - ''It's going to be a really contested match,'' says Angola's Will Voigt

LUANDA (FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers) - Angolan fans were left stunned two months ago when their heroes suffered a humiliating 84-64 defeat against hosts Tunisia in a match for the first leg of Group E of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers.

At the time, Angolan players and coaching staff acknowledged Tunisia's superiority in that particular encounter, however, sections of Angolan fans couldn't believe it, expressing their discontent on social media platforms.

 

On Sunday, December 2, the Angolans will have the opportunity of restoring their fans faith as they host Tunisia in the last game of their group.

And although both teams have qualified for next year's FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, both teams' head coaches insist it will be a game to be taken seriously.

"Angola will play to beat us, that's for sure. And they can do it," Tunisia head coach Mario Palma said in a post-match press conference in Luanda on Saturday.

"We came here to win three [games]," Angola play-caller Will Voigt noted. "Even though both teams are already in, it is going to be a really contested match. I think they feel the same way. It's going to be a good preparation for the World Cup, I know our guys will be up to it."

 

If Tunisia beat Angola, they close their World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a resounding 11-1 mark, while Angola would finish 9-3 if they come up with a win.

Nevertheless, a few records will be on the line on Sunday at Pavilhao Muiltusos do Kilamba. 

Can Tunisia end Angola's home record?

Angola never lost a home game, and if they beat Tunisia, they will increase their home unbeaten run to an impressive 26-0 dating back to 1989 when they won their first African Championship title.

Angola head coach Voigt is yet to taste a win against Tunisia

As the head coach of Nigeria, they lost to Tunisia in the Group Phase of the FIBA AfroBasket 2015, although the Nigerians ended up claiming their first ever African title. 

Two months ago, Voigt's Angola collapsed to Tunisia 84-64.

Tunisia's record at World Cup Qualifiers 

It remains to be seen if the Tunisians concede two games in a row. After an impressive start to the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the North African secure their ticket for the World Cup 2019, 

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