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Cape Verde are reportedly lining up an international friendly against Georgia on 8 June as part of preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The fixture, which would take place during the June international window, is seen as a strategic opportunity for the Blue Sharks to test themselves against a fast-improving European side. […]
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Lazio are reportedly prepared to secure the permanent signing of Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares following his loan stint from Arsenal, with discussions said to be underway over a long-term contract that could keep him in Rome until 2029. Tavares, who joined the Serie A side last summer on a season-long loan from the Premier League […]
Eddy Fernandes, a former Red Star player, has unveiled a charitable initiative aimed at founding a football academy for underprivileged children in Cape Verde, marking the 50th anniversary of the island nation’s independence with a weekend celebration of sport and culture. The event, spearheaded by the Show Di Bola association—created by Fernandes himself—will be held […]
Stéphane Cueni has officially received FIFA approval to switch international allegiance and represent Cape Verde, making the FC Winterthur midfielder eligible for selection in the upcoming international window this June. The 24-year-old, who previously featured for Switzerland’s Under-20 side, has now completed the process of changing his sporting nationality in accordance with FIFA regulations. The […]
Cape Verde strengthened their grip on Group D in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Angola in Luanda on Tuesday. The win ensures they remain top of the standings, piling pressure on Cameroon in the race for qualification. Despite an early setback when Alessio and Jamiro Monteiro were forced off […]
Cape Verde showed a lot of determination to defeat Angola 2-1 in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, March 25. In the Group D contest between the two national teams, Cape Verde took the lead through Dailon Rocha Livramento in the final minutes of the first half. Although Angola will restore […]
Angola will face Cape Verde on Tuesday in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium of 11 November in Luanda. With both teams still in contention for a spot at the tournament, the stakes are high as they battle for crucial points in Group D. Where to Watch Angola vs. Cape Verde […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continued on Thursday evening with contrasting outcomes for Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau. Cape Verde leave it late against Mauritius Cape Verde, still recovering from their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, narrowly avoided another disappointment with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mauritius. Despite struggling for […]
Former France international Patrice Evra, who has Senegalese and Cape Verdean roots, has raised concerns about the outcome of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament. According to him, FIFA organised the tournament to favour Argentine star Lionel Messi and did everything to favour the former FC Barcelona superstar. Speaking to French media RMC, Patrice Evra […]
Al-Fateh striker Djaniny is set to undergo medical examinations on Monday, March 3, following a shoulder injury sustained during his side’s 2-1 defeat to Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. The Cape Verde international was forced off in the 50th minute of Saturday’s match, dealing a further blow to Al-Fateh, who sit just one point […]
