CAPE VERDE

Bafana Bafana veteran midfielder Thabang Monare

Thabang Monare: Cape Verde have the heart and can play

As Bafana Bafana go into a very important 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Cape Verde, anchorman Thabang Monare has identified having a strong heart as one of the key strengths of their opponents.

Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes

Cape Verde ready to turn Yamoussoukro into new hunting ground

Cape Verde have relocated to Yamoussoukro ahead of their quarterfinal fixture against Bafana Bafana on Saturday, and defender Roberto Lopes says they hope to turn the capital into their new hunting ground.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

Mauritania game plan not a surprise to Cape Verde says Vozinha

Mauritania’s defensive approach was not a surprise to Cape Verde, who needed a late penalty from captain Ryan Mendes to progress to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan.

Cape Verde midfielder Jamiro Monteiro

We are not scared of anybody – Jamiro Monteiro

Cape Verde midfielder Jamiro Monteiro has sent out a strong message to their remaining AFCON rivals following a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Abidjan on Monday night.

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Drama as late penalty sees Cape Verde advance to last eight at AFCON

A late penalty from Ryan Mendes sent Cape Verde into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan on Monday night.

Mauritania coach Amir Abdou

AFCON Preview: Why Cape Verde versus Mauritania Round of 16 a big deal

It didn’t bother Mauritania coach Amir Abdou that the press conference room at the Palace of Culture in Abidjan was half empty ahead of their Round of 16 Africa Cup of Nations tie against Cape Verde tomorrow night.

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