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Africa’s Largest-Ever World Cup Contingent Falls Short as Late Goals Prove Costly

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a historic moment for African football, with the continent sending its largest-ever delegation to the global finals. Yet for much of the continent’s contingent, the tournament ended in heartbreak, as five African nations were eliminated by late goals that turned promising performances into painful exits. Africa’s expanded presence at […]

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha honoured with newly discovered sea slug species

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A newly identified species of sea slug has been named in honour of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, paying tribute to his standout performance for the island nation against Spain at a World Cup tournament. An unusual tribute The decision to immortalise the goalkeeper’s name in the natural world reflects the international attention Vozinha earned during

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Cape Verde’s National Team Receives Hero’s Welcome Home After Historic World Cup Run

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An estimated tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside the airport in Praia, Cape Verde’s capital, to greet the nation’s footballers as they returned home following a remarkable World Cup campaign. The crowd formed a vast sea of blue, the colour of the national team, as fans celebrated a run that has captured the imagination

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Cape Verde Bow Out of World Cup After Epic Extra-Time Loss to Argentina

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Cape Verde’s remarkable journey at the World Cup came to a close on Friday night in Miami, where the Blue Sharks fell 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic round-of-32 clash that required extra time to settle. The narrow defeat ended what had already been a historic campaign for the small island nation, whose

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Egypt’s Historic Moment and Cape Verde’s Brave Exit Mark a Memorable World Cup

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Africa’s presence at the World Cup produced two contrasting storylines this week, as Egypt etched a new chapter in the continent’s football history while Cape Verde’s dream debut ended in heartbreak against defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks fell 3-2 after extra time in one of the most talked-about matches of the tournament, having twice

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Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale: How a Nation of 525,000 Reached the Knockout Stages

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In a tournament long defined by the dominance of football’s traditional powerhouses, Cape Verde has emerged as the story of the World Cup. The small archipelago nation off the coast of West Africa, home to just 525,000 inhabitants, has defied every expectation to reach the knockout rounds, where a blockbuster tie against Argentina now awaits.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother fulfils lifelong dream of watching son at the World Cup

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For years, she watched her son’s career unfold from thousands of miles away, following match results and highlights on a small screen. Now, Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally set to make the journey to the United States to see her son represent the island nation at the World

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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Off Cape Verde: Three Dead, WHO Deploys Expert Team

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The MV Hondius has been stranded off Praia, Cape Verde, after an outbreak killed three passengers. The WHO has deployed an emergency team as the virus spreads unusually between humans.

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