AFCON 2015 – Cape Verde vs Zambia: Blue Sharks in Do-or-Die Clash
With everything still to play for in Group B, Cape Verde face a must-win situation as they take on Zambia tonight in Ebebiyin. After drawing their opening two games (vs Tunisia and DR Congo), the Blue Sharks must grab all three points to guarantee qualification to the quarter-finals. A loss sends them packing.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde Starting XI:
GK: Vozinha
DEF: Carlitos, Gégé, Fernando Varela, Stopira
MID: Calú, Nuno Rocha, Toni Varela
FWD: Garry Mendes Rodrigues, Ryan Mendes, Heldon Ramos
Key Players to Watch:
Ryan Mendes (Lille) brings pace and flair up front.
Heldon Ramos (Sporting CP) remains a reliable attacking threat.
Toni Varela and Calú will anchor the midfield battle.
📝 Group B Situation Before Kickoff:
Tunisia – 4 pts
Cape Verde – 2 pts
DR Congo – 2 pts
Zambia – 1 pt
Cape Verde’s Path to Qualification:
✅ Win = Through to quarter-finals
❌ Loss = Eliminated
➖ Draw = Qualification possible only if Tunisia beats DR Congo
All eyes now turn to the pitch for this high-stakes finale!
