Cape Verde 3–2 Congo: Blue Sharks Mount Comeback in Five-Goal Friendly Thriller
Cape Verde and Congo treated fans to a five-goal spectacle on Saturday at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, as part of their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations preparations. The Blue Sharks emerged victorious, coming from two goals down to win 3–2 in an exciting friendly encounter.
Match Summary:
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First Half:
Congo started brightly and took a 2–0 lead before halftime, with goals from Thievy Bifouma and Prince Oniangue. Their dominance reflected Cape Verde’s sluggish opening. -
Second Half:
The tide turned dramatically as Cape Verde responded with renewed energy. They scored three unanswered goals, stunning Claude Le Roy’s Congo side and snatching victory.
Claude Le Roy (Congo Coach) Reaction:
“The result is not the most important thing because the main thing is to be ready on the 17th against Equatorial Guinea. But it also explains the players’ lack of experience.”
This was Congo’s first warm-up game, while Cape Verde had already played to a draw with Equatorial Guinea in a previous friendly.
Next Fixtures:
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Cape Verde and Congo both continue preparations for their respective Group A campaigns in Equatorial Guinea.
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Congo opens against the hosts on January 17, while Cape Verde faces Tunisia.
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A thrilling match that showed Cape Verde’s resilience and left plenty of lessons for Congo to absorb before the tournament begins
