| Angola at the 2023 African Games | |
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| IOC code | ANG |
| NOC | Angolan Olympic Committee |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 113 in 13 sports |
| Medals Ranked 26th |
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| African Games appearances | |
Angola competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Angola competed in 13 sports. [1] [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Angola | Handball | Women's tournament | 22 March |
 Silver | Ednasia Junior | Chess | Women's rapid individual | 10 March |
 Bronze | Rafaela Santo | Swimming | Women's 1500 metre freestyle | 9 March |
| Bronze | Roberto Nsangua | Wrestling | Men's greco-roman 87 kg | 9 March |
| Bronze | Manaceu Ngonda | Wrestling | Men's freestyle 65 kg | 11 March |
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