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Afcon 2019: I think we played the best African team - Vasiljevic

Angola coach Sru0111jan Vasiljevic was satisfied with his team’s opening result at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon); especially as it was recorded against the ‘best African team’.

The Palancas Negras who are appearing in their eighth Afcon tournament and their first since 2013 on Monday held the Carthage Eagles to a 1-1 draw and Vasiljevic believes it was a good result for his team.

The Serbian coach in his post-match assessment described Tunisia as a strong rival and perhaps the best African team.

"It was a very difficult and demanding game .