The round of 16 with a thrilling encounter between Cape Verde and Mauritania. Sitting atop their group and maintaining an unbeaten record in AFCON, the Cape Verdeans are poised as favorites in tonight’s clash in Abidjan.
Conversely, Mauritania finds itself in an unprecedented scenario, savoring the novelty of their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase of this prestigious African competition.
A victory tonight would undoubtedly mark a historic sensation for the Marabitounes. Fans can catch the live commentary of this momentous match on the Foot Mercato website.
In terms of team compositions, the Blue Sharks have structured their lineup in a formidable 4-3-3 formation. Coach Bubista welcomes back key players rested in the previous game against Egypt.
The attacking trio comprising Mendes, Bebe, and Jovane Cabral promises to be a focal point and demands close attention. On the opposing side, the Marabitounes will adopt a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation – a strategy that caused significant challenges for the Algerian team.
Notably, Dellahi, the goal scorer against the Fennecs, is absent from the scoresheet due to injury.
Confirmed Line-ups:
Cape Verde: Vozinha – Moreira, Lopes, Costa, Duarte – Lenini, Joao Fernandes, Monteiro – Bebé, Ryan Mendes, Jovane Cabral
Mauritania: Babacar – El Hassen, Ba, Diaw, Keita – Gassama, Bodda – Sidi, Hemeya, Anne – Koita
