Cape Verde

Cape Verde Beat Mozambique To Book Knockout Ticket

Cape Verde Beat Mozambique To Book Knockout Ticket

Cape Verde have booked their knockout ticket after a 3-0 win over Mozambique in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023. The Blue Sharks put up a dominant performance to pick the emphatic win. Bebe scored the first goal for Cape Verde after a smooth start. He scored from a long distance direct free kick which beat goalkeeper Ernan. The Blue Sharks despite leading kept pushing for the second. Their pressing yielded results on the the 51st minute after Ryan Mendes pounced on a defensive blunder to slot the ball into the…
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AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered late heartbreak on Sunday evening in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 opener when a late goal from substitute Garry Mendes Rodriguez handed Cape Verde a 1-2 victory, securing all three points at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Mendez had threatened to win all three points for Cape Verde in the 83rd minute but was foiled by Richard Ofori. However, he would not be denied following a mix-up between the Ghana goalie and his defense, leaving him free to score from close range in the 92nd minute. The loss leaves the…
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