“It’s a big loss” – National manager gutted injured Burnley player has had to pull out of squad

Angola manager Pedro Gonçalves has confirmed Manuel Benson has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game against Ghana.

The two countries are set to meet in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but Angola will have to do it without the Burnley winger.

Record have reported on comments Gonçalves has made with regards to updates on his squad, and he said that’ll it be a blow not to have Benson in his team when they face Ghana.

“It’s a big loss, but we have built a capital of confidence with a core of players who are motivated and determined to fight for the points in this qualifying,” said the Angola boss.

Angola’s AFCON qualifications for the next year are underway, and Benson was thought to be a star of the show. There will be optimism for tomorrow’s match with their 2023 quarterfinal appearance, but the loss of Burnley’s attacker is a major story for the nation.
He won’t be available for Monday’s play against Sudan either.

Benson, who has only played ten minutes for Burnley this season, is hoping to contribute more to Scott Parker’s team now that the hoopla surrounding the transfer window has ended. Sadly, he will not be able to take advantage of the international break to get back into shape for Angola or himself.