2023 AFCON: Gelson Dala’s double proves decisive as Angola beat Mauritania to go top of Group D

Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola beat Mauritania 3-2 to close in on the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Forward Dala reacted smartly to the rebound from a corner to put his side ahead, firing a shot against the turf and into the roof of the net.

Sidi Amar levelled for the Lions of Chinguetti with a dazzling run and finish two minutes before half-time.

Dala and Gilberto both struck to make it 3-1 before Aboubakary Koita’s spectacular consolation for Mauritania.