Wiliete 1-1 Progresso da Lunda Sul: Share of Spoils in Benguela

Wiliete and Progresso da Lunda Sul played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Estádio Nacional de Ombaka on 24 May 2026, a result that keeps both sides in the middle of the Girabola standings. The match featured two well-taken goals and plenty of attacking intent from both teams.

Match Action

Wiliete took the lead in the 34th minute through a fine individual effort from forward Mabi, who collected a pass on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and fired low into the corner. The home side had been on the front foot, with midfielder Kambila pulling the strings. However, Progresso responded well and equalised before half-time. In the 42nd minute, a quick throw-in caught Wiliete’s defence napping, allowing winger Tchitchi to cross for striker Norberto to tap in from close range.

The second half was end-to-end. Wiliete’s goalkeeper Lussamba made a superb save to deny Progresso’s captain Goma in the 63rd minute. At the other end, Progresso’s keeper Cadete tipped a powerful shot from Kambila over the bar. Neither side could find a winner, and the match ended with both teams settling for a draw.

Team Analysis

• Wiliete: Dominated the first 30 minutes but faded after the equaliser. Their midfield creativity was evident, but defensive lapses remain a concern. Coach Mário Santos will look to tighten the backline.
• Progresso da Lunda Sul: Showed resilience to come back from behind. Their counter-attacking style caused problems. A point away from home is a respectable result for the Lunda Sul side.

League Context

The draw leaves Wiliete in eighth place with 24 points, while Progresso da Lunda Sul sit 13th with 18 points, still within touching distance of the relegation scrap. For Wiliete, dropping points at home to a lower-ranked side is a missed opportunity to move closer to the top half. Progresso will take heart from a battling performance on the road.

What’s Next

Wiliete travel to face Sagrada Esperanca next weekend in a tough test. Progresso da Lunda Sul host Desportivo Huila, a match they will target for another positive result to boost their survival prospects.