After a long controversial absence, M’Bala Nzola is back with Angola. The RC Lens striker had chosen not to participate in CAN 2024 in Ivory Coast to concentrate on his club season, which had caused a lot of ink to flow.
On November 5, Angola revealed its list for the last two matches of the CAN 2025 qualifiers. M’Bala Nzola is one of those called up. Angola is already qualified for the competition, with 12 points from 4 matches, and leads its group.
In Ligue 1, Nzola has played six games this season, scoring two goals with RC Lens. His return to the selection is a great opportunity for him to return to the field with the “Palancas Negras” and to contribute to the preparation for CAN 2025, which will take place in Morocco.