After a goalless draw in Yaoundé, Cape Verde looked to kickstart their home campaign against Mozambique on the second day of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams trading goals in a display of resilience and attacking intent.
Garry Rodrigues gave the Blue Sharks an early advantage, putting Cape Verde ahead. However, Mozambique responded quickly, with Telinho finding the net in the 18th minute to level the score. Both sides continued to create chances, but neither could break the deadlock before halftime, leaving the score tied at 1-1.
The second half followed a similar pattern of back-and-forth action. Cape Verde regained the lead through Ryan Mendes, whose goal appeared to put the hosts in control. Yet Mozambique refused to settle, pressing for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 91st minute when Witi scored a dramatic late goal, securing a 2-2 draw for the Mambas.
The result leaves Cape Verde with one point from two matches, while Mozambique earns a valuable point on the road. Both teams demonstrated attacking promise but will need to tighten their defenses if they hope to convert performances into victories in the coming qualifiers. The draw keeps the group standings closely contested, with every point crucial for qualification to the 2021 AFCON finals.
