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Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral: ‘If you’re like “oh, it’s Messi”, you’re gonna lose your mind’

The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Uruguay vs Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium with both sides on one point. Valverde, Ugarte, and a two-time champion make Uruguay the pick at -205.

Sports Lens · Jun 18

Cape Verde World Cup Odds: Picks and Predictions for 2026

Cape Verde make their World Cup debut at +200000 to win it all. Find out where the real value lies for the Blue Sharks in 2026.

Sports Lens · Jun 11

Cape Verde shock Ghana as Egypt and Nigeria draw at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

A couple of hours after Mo Salah's late penalty saved Egypt from losing to unfancied Mozambique, Cape Verde provided the first shock of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a last-gasp victory over the four-time champions Ghana.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2024

Ghana 1-2 Cape Verde: Black Stars fall to defeat in Africa Cup of Nations opener

Black Stars have it all to do against Egypt later this week

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2024

Crumlin's Pico Lopes named man of the match as Cabo Verde draw with Cameroon to all but book 2021 AFCON last 16 spot

The Crumlin man was awarded the tournament’s official best player gong following a stern defensive effort that should see them qualify as one of the best third-placed sides.

Dublin Live · Jan 17, 2022

Cape Verde 1-1 Cameroon: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Cameroon won Group A with a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde, who finish third but must wait to see if they reach the last 16

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022