Cape Verde and Mauritania clash in crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier
Cape Verde and Mauritania will face off on Tuesday, September 10, in a pivotal match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The game, part of Group C, will take place at the Estádio Nacional du Cap-Vert in Praia, beginning at 6:00 p.m. local time (9:00 p.m. in France and 7:00 p.m. in Mauritania). Fans can catch the action live on beIN Sports Mena.
Mauritania enters this match on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana, secured by a late goal from Sidi Bouna Anar in the 84th minute.
This win was crucial for Mauritania as they looked to recover from a challenging period. In contrast, Cape Verde suffered a heavy defeat to Egypt, losing 3-0 in their previous fixture.
Despite their recent setback, Cape Verde is considered the favourite for this encounter.
The Blue Sharks demonstrated their strength in the last AFCON, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by South Africa in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
In the Round of 16, Cape Verde had previously defeated Mauritania 1-0, with Ryan Mendes scoring the decisive penalty in the 88th minute.
Given the historical context and recent performances, the match holds significant implications for both teams.
Mauritania, having been eliminated by Cape Verde in the previous AFCON, will approach this game with a strong desire for revenge.
The stakes are high, making this a highly anticipated clash between two determined sides.
🇲🇷🛬 Les mourabitounes ont atteri a Praia, ou ils affronteront le Cap-Vert 🇨🇻 demain mardi 10 septembre pour le compte de la deuxième journée des éliminatoires de la coupe d’Afrique 2025. #Mauritanie #Mourabitounes pic.twitter.com/Kc78DAIlxT
— 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧 🇲🇷 (@DALILOUFOOT) September 9, 2024
