France, Feb. 1 -- Angola boss Pedro Goncalves called on his players and staff on Thursday to embrace the opportunity of a career when they take on Nigeria for a place in the semi-finals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Angola have never appeared in the last four in the 66-year history of thecompetition while a side from Nigeria has reached the semis in seven of their nine apperances since 2000.

"Nigeria are one of African football's most powerful teams," said Goncalves on the eve of the clash at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.

"They have players who play in the big nations of football. They really are a power team.

"But for all that, we have pride, responsibility and motivation for the match. It's the opportunity of a c...