Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:42 GMT
Cape Verde's World Cup Success Reflects a Nation That Has Repeatedly Defied the Odds
[The Conversation Africa] For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: fo...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:15 GMT
Cape Verde and Congo Dr Hailed As Africa's World Cup Underdog Stories
[CAF] Cape Verde and Congo DR have been praised by Diego Forlan and Hristo Stoichkov after becoming two of the standout African stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:03:33 GMT
Cape Verde Reach Historic FIFA World Cup Knockout Stages With Resolute Draw Against Saudi Arabia
[CAF] Cape Verde etched their name into the history books on Thursday evening, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages on debut after battling to a determined 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:29 GMT
If Cape Verde Can Do It, Why Not Rwanda?
[New Times] When Cape Verde walked onto the pitch to face Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and walked away with a goalless draw, the message echoed far beyond the Atlantic.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:26:41 GMT
Cape Verde Shine Again, Hold Uruguay in World Cup Thriller
[Leadership] Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Monday as the tournament newcomers battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami, strengthening their hopes of a place in the knockout stages.

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