Bubista targets World Cup impact as Cape Verde prepare for historic debut
Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitão Brito, popularly known as Bubista, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to make...
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FEATURE: The small African country with big World Cup dreams
Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul. Morna’s most...
From Dakar to Accra: Sub-Saharan giants set sights on World Cup shake-up in North America
Morocco’s spellbinding march to the semifinals at Qatar 2022 raised the bar to dizzying new heights for African football, marking...
Trabzonspor announce signing of Cape Verde defender Sidny Cabral
Turkish outfit Trabzonspor have announced the signing of Cape Verdean international Sidny Cabral ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old...
World Cup 2026: Sandro Mendes backs Cape Verde to surprise rivals in historic debut
Former Cape Verde international Sandro Mendes believes the Blue Sharks have what it takes to make a strong impression at...
Trabzonspor close in on Cape Verdean defender Sidny Cabral
Turkish outfit Trabzonspor are on the verge of securing the services of Cape Verde international Sidny Cabral ahead of the...
World Cup 2026: Group H full fixture guide, team analysis and qualification predictions
Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together the world’s top-ranked team, a South American heavyweight in transition,...
Cape Verde coach Brito hails national pride as World Cup debut signals historic new chapter
Cape Verde national team coach Pedro Leitao Brito has spoken emotionally about the unity and pride surrounding the country’s maiden...
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes hails “dream” World Cup moment
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes says reaching the FIFA World Cup represents a lifelong ambition fulfilled, describing the moment as...
FEATURE: Cape Verde, a small country dreaming big ahead of World Cup
Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the...
Cape Verde thump Serbia in pre-World Cup friendly
Cape Verde delivered a powerful message to their 2026 FIFA World Cup rivals after securing an impressive 3-0 victory over...
Cape Verde crush Serbia 3-0 in impressive friendly victory in Lisbon
Cape Verde underlined their growing confidence with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Serbia in an international friendly at Lisbon’s Estádio...
Cape Verde face Serbia in key World Cup warm-up match in Lisbon
Cape Verde continue their build-up to a historic first FIFA World Cup appearance when they take on Serbia in an...
FIFA names 10 African stars set to shine at 2026 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has witnessed several unforgettable African stars over the years, with legends such as Roger Milla, Jay-Jay...
Ivory Coast set for double Cape Verde test before Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continue for Ivory Coast, who have confirmed two friendly matches against...
Zohran Mamdani secures rare $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers through FIFA negotiations
New York City residents will have the chance to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup for just $50 after Mayor...
World Cup 2026: I am concerned about Africa’s chances – Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed scepticism about Africa’s chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that...
World Cup 2026: Africa is capable of winning its first-ever trophy – CAF boss Motsepe
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in Africa’s representatives ahead of the...
Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf backs Africa to win 2026 World Cup
Former Senegal forward El Hadji Diouf believes the time has come for an African nation to conquer the world stage,...
2027 AFCON Qualifiers: CAF releases full fixtures
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full fixture list for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...