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World Cup 2026: African Union rallies behind continent’s 10 representatives
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, the African Union has thrown its full support behind the ten African...
Vozinha’s 14-Year journey as Cape Verde’s goalkeeper
Vozinha, Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, has represented the nation for 14 remarkable years and will be Africa’s oldest player at...
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach Pedro Popesta vows to compete in tough Group at tournament
Cape Verde head coach Pedro Popesta has described his outfit maiden World Cup qualification as a dream come true, while...
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...
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...
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...
World Cup 2026: Spain star Lamine Yamal to be fit for opener against Cape Verde
Spain international Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for the 2026 World Cup opening game against Cape Verde. The...
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...
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...
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...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Mali and Cape Verde set for Group K showdown
The road to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has officially taken shape following the release of the group-stage...
Cape Verde to pitch camp in Portugal as preparation intensify for 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde are stepping up preparations for their historic first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance following the official announcement of the...
Cape Verde unveil squad for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
Cape Verde have officially unveiled their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Blue Sharks prepare for a...