Cape Verde

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Cape Verde Makes History by Securing AFCON Quarterfinal Spot with a Late Penalty Victory

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Cape Verde's thrilling 1-0 win over Mauritania seals their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Find out how the Blue Sharks made history with a late penalty goal.

Cape Verde made headlines in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by securing a spot in the quarterfinals after a tense match against Mauritania. The Blue Sharks claimed a historic victory with a late penalty goal, propelling them to the last eight of the prestigious tournament. This win marks a significant milestone for Cape Verde's football team, showcasing their determination and skill on the international stage.

The match between Cape Verde and Mauritania was filled with excitement and suspense, with fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments. Ryan Mendes, the captain of Cape Verde, became the hero of the game by converting a crucial penalty in the dying minutes, securing their advancement to the quarterfinals. The Blue Sharks' performance throughout the tournament has been commendable, earning them respect and admiration from football enthusiasts worldwide.

Cape Verde's journey in the AFCON has been nothing short of remarkable, with their victory over Mauritania solidifying their place among the top teams in Africa. The team's resilience and solidarity have been instrumental in their success, setting them up for a thrilling quarterfinal clash. As the excitement builds for Cape Verde's next match, fans eagerly anticipate the team's continued pursuit of glory in the tournament.

In other news, the European Union announced its support for three sustainable tourism projects in Cape Verde, highlighting the country's commitment to environmental conservation and responsible tourism practices. This initiative underscores the importance of preserving Cape Verde's natural beauty while promoting economic development through sustainable tourism.

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania highlights: Blue Sharks sama Al ... (BBC News)

Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 for di round of 16 tie to qualify for di last eight of di 2023 Africa Cup of nations (Afcon). Di match wey happun for di ...

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Cape Verde Beats Mauritania 1-0, Seals Ticket to AFCON Quarter ... (Morocco World News)

Cape Verde officially qualified for the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Mauritania 1-0 in a thrilling encounter on Monday.

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Cape Verde into Africa Cup quarterfinals after late penalty vs ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryan Mendes has scored a late penalty for Cape Verde to advance to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mauritania.

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania LIVE! AFCON match stream, latest team ... (Evening Standard)

Cape Verde have been one of the most impressive teams over the past few weeks, topping their group ahead of Egypt and Ghana to qualify with a match to spare, ...

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Cape Verde, Mauritania chase title dreams (The Punch)

Two "surprise" teams clash in the 2023 African Cup of Nations round of 16 on Monday as Cape Verde faces Mauritania.

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Cape Verde advance, Bafana or Morocco next (SNL24)

Cape Verde advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a late 1-0 victory over Mauritania on Monday evening.

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Mendes late strike sends Cape Verde to quarter finals (CAFOnline.com)

Ryan Mendes' late strike from the spot handed Cape Verde qualification to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire ...

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Cape Verde beat Mauritania to reach quarter-finals (BBC Sport)

Ryan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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Late penalty takes Cape Verde into Cup of Nations quarter-finals (eNCA)

The match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan was drifting towards extra time when Cape Verde won a spot-kick and captain Mendes converted with ...

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AFCON: When, How to Watch Cape Verde Vs Mauritania (Morocco World News)

Cape Verde and Mauritania will go head-to-head in the Round of 16 stage game, which will take place as part of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote ...

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2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Cape Verde vs Mauritania - Live stream ... (Goal.com)

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Cape Verde and Mauritania, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania: LIVE Score Updates (0-0) (VAVEL.com)

Follow game Guinea vs Gambia live updates coverage, stream information, score and result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups and time of the in 2024 ...

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Cape Verde Vs Mauritania: Predictions And Match Preview (Complete Sports Nigeria)

Cape Verde vs Mauritania: These two team will clash in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16 at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium Abidjan on January 29.

Cape Verde vs. Mauritania Prediction and Tips from UKClubSport ... (UK Clubsport)

Check out UKClubSport's three betting tips for Cape Verde vs. Mauritania on Monday, January 29, as the African Cup of Nations will bring another play-off ...

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Late penalty takes Cape Verde into Cup of Nations quarter-finals (FRANCE 24)

Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory ...

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Cape Verde edge Mauritania to reach Cup of Nations last eight (Reuters)

Cape Verde Islands captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on ...

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Cape Verde into Africa Cup quarterfinals after late penalty vs ... (WTOP)

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ryan Mendes scored a late penalty for Cape Verde to make Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after topping Mauritania 1-0 on ...

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Cape Verde into quarter-finals of Africa Cup of Nations after beating ... (The Irish Times)

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as the Blue Sharks march on to the last eight.

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Cape Verde edge Mauritania to reach Cup of Nations last eight (TimesLIVE)

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on Monday and ...

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VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: Cape Verde vs Mauritania (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Cape Verde, after achieving their best-ever group stage performance in the Africa Cup of Nations by finishing at the top of their group undefeated with ...

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Cape Verde into Africa Cup quarterfinals after late penalty vs ... (The Associated Press)

Ryan Mendes has scored a late penalty for Cape Verde to advance to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mauritania.

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We are proud of everything: Cape Verde coach after AFCON progress (Ahram Online)

Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory ...

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EU supports three sustainable tourism projects in Cape Verde with ... (Medafrica Times)

The European Union will fund three new Cape Verdean civil society projects on sustainable tourism in protected areas with 2.7 million euros, to be carried ...

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