CAPE VERDE
Underdogs have a chance at AFCON says Roberto Lopes
The AFCON round of 16 tie between Cape Verde and Mauritania next Monday sees two of the tournament underdogs face off, and this means one of them has a chance to go all the way.
Why 37-year-old Cape Verde goalie keeps going…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is not the oldest player at the AFCON, that honour goes to one-time PSL Footballer of the Year Elias Pelembe at 40.
Egypt scrape through to next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw 2-2 with Cape Verde in their final Group B match to book their spot in the AFCON playoffs.
Mo Salah: Of course, I want to win AFCON!
Egypt captain and Liverpool attacker Mohammed Salah has spoken highly of the level of the games at AFCON, a competition his national side have battled to win despite usually being mentioned among the favourites.
A small country of quality players – the story of Cape Verde
When Cape Verde were drawn to face Egypt and Ghana in Group B of the AFCON back in October, very few gave the tiny island a chance.
Cape Verde secure AFCON knockout stage berth with victory over Mozambique
Cape Verde became the first team to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Mozambique.
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