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African country became second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup

The defender will celebrate his 34th birthday during next summer's tournament.

Legendary Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has showered praises on Cape Verde following their qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde...

Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second smallest nation ever to reach the global showpiece, and...

By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament On 5 July 1975,...

Watch scenes of utter jubilation as Cape Verde became the second smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup after their 3-0 win over Eswatini...

African minnows Cape Verde have sealed an historic place at next summer’s World Cup in the USA and former Manchester United forward Bebe played a...

Cape Verde will make their World Cup debut at the tournament in 2026 after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini secured top spot in their African...

The tiny African island country of Cape Verde qualify for 2026 World Cup after recruiting one of their best players - Dublin born Pico Lopes - on...

Nigeria face Benin Republic in a make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Super...

The 33-year-old Dubliner has represented his dad’s homeland in international football since 2019.

Cape Verde have become the latest nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after beating Eswatini 3-0, a result that secured them the top spot in...

Cape Verde has achieved a historic first by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Eswatini 3-0 to secure their spot. The Blue Sharks...

Cape Verde rarely played international football some 25 years ago.

Cape Verde 3-0 Eswatini: The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to complete their fairytale campaign with victory

Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes and his Cape Verde team-mates have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the first time the...

Cape Verde secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Eswatini 3-0 at home on Monday. In doing so, the African nation became the...

Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home, BBC Sport reports. Victory...

Cape Verde have secured their first ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup finals, after topping their qualification group

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup...

Cape Verde will play in the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026...

Cape Verde have joined Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria and Ghana in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they claimed a 3-0 win over...

The West African side will become the second-smallest nation by population to play at the World Cup finals

Cape Verde have officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the second-smallest nation ever to punch their ticket into the iconic...

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 today to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first...

Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes and his Cape Verde side have booked their place at next year’s World Cup after the African nation qualified...

Cape Verde has secured its first-ever World Cup appearance after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday at the National Stadium in Praia, sending a...

Shamrock Rovers defender starts as small island nation finish ahead of Cameroon in group

Blue Sharks beat Eswatini 3-0 to top qualifying groupCameroon second in Group D after draw with AngolaCape Verde have booked their place as...

Pico Lopes is on the verge of captaining Shamrock Rovers to both a fifth League of Ireland title in six seasons and a first FAI Cup since 2019.

Cape Verde has secured its first-ever World Cup appearance after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday at the National Stadium in Praia, sending a...

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Eight Matchday 10 fixtures in Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be played across the continent on Monday 13 October, with focus falling...

Cape Verde play Eswatini on Monday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, looking to book their place at next year's showpiece with a win.

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Eswatini, including predictions, team news and possible...

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley reveals the extent of the personnel problems the Hoops have as they look to win the league title against...

Cape Verde missed the chance to seal their first-ever World Cup qualification after they were controversially denied a late winner against...

Mohamed Salah's brace secured Egypt's 3-0 victory over Djibouti, confirming their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks Egypt's fifth World...

The 33-year-old, who qualifies for Cape Verde through his father, first played at international level six years ago and is a central part of their...

THE Cape Verde national team are on the verge of World Cup qualification for the first time. The Blue Sharks came agonisingly close to securing a...

A win over Libya on Wednesday would have seen Cape Verde take the automatic qualification spot with a game remaining

Cape Verde Islands will have to wait five more days before getting a last chance to secure a first-ever World Cup spot after they drew 3-3 away in...

Cape Verde went five points clear at the top of Group D in 2026 World Cup qualifying after they fought back to earn a 3-3 draw with Libya at the...

Matchday 9 of Africa’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers gets underway on Wednesday 9 October with 11 fixtures across the continent, with Ghana, Egypt and...

Potters in action across Europe, Asia and Africa Tchamadeu, Thomas, Boženík, Rigo, Donley and Johansson in senior action Junho, Simkin, Phillips,...

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

Cape Verde are cobbled together from population of less than 600,000 people — via Shamrock Rovers and Cyprus — but are one win from football’s...

HE'S the Irishman recruited to play international football because someone spotted his LinkedIn profile. And who can clinch a spot at the World Cup...

With Cape Verde on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, Libya will hope to bag back-to-back...

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Libya and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible...

Shamrock Rovers skipper Pico Lopes is living the dream for club and country in the peak years of his career.  While Rovers are preparing to play...

Andre Onana shoved a fan after a mistake for Cameroon in their shock defeat to Cape Verde.

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Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde

RUBEN AMORIM sees the departure of Andre Onana as key to his rebuild at Manchester United. Cameroon keeper Onana is joining Turkish outfit...

RUBEN AMORIM believes Andre Onana’s exit will clear the decks and finally give him the dressing room atmosphere he wants. Cameroon keeper Onana's...

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana failed to keep a clean sheet in Cameroon's World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde before being involved in...

MANCHESTER UNITED’S Andre Onana shoved a fan out of fear for his safety following Cameroon's 1-0 defeat to Cape Verde, SunSport has been...

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been filmed angrily shoving a fan after Cameroon's shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Cape Verde.

Andre Onana is set to leave Manchester United with another dismal display under his belt after Cameroon's defeat to Cape Verde. Man United will...

Andre Onana has suffered further embarrassment after he shoved a fan following Cameroon's nightmare defeat to Cape Verde, leaving the African...

Cape Verde Islands could become the second smallest country to qualify for a World Cup after they took a step closer on Tuesday, while Senegal...

The international break has been broadly positive for Manchester United, but Bryan Mbeumo’s Cameroon suffered a setback. Cameroon needed a win at...

Senegal now top their group ahead of October’s fixtures against South Sudan and Mauritania. The post World Cup Qualifier: Senegal rally in...

Egypt, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal also close in on top spots to be in North America next year.

Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo started for Cameroon in their World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde ⭐

A busy Tuesday saw 15 matches played across Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Nigeria suffering a deflating result which leaves...

ANDRE ONANA dropped a clanger as Cameroon suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in World Cup qualifying. The goalkeeper has endured a difficult few months...

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana conceded a shocking goal as Cape Verde… The post Video: Andre Onana concedes shocking goal as Cape Verde...

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana makes another error as his Cameroon side suffer a 1-0 defeat to Cape Verde in a 2026 World Cup...

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Andre Onana has been torn apart on social media after the Manchester United flop cheaply gave away a goal in Cameroon's 1-0 loss to Cape Verde.

Cape Verde are just one win away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time after upsetting continental giants Cameroon 1-0 in...

Cape Verde will host Cameroon at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday for the eighth round in Group I of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Cape Verde  and Cameroon  go head-to-head in a top-of-the-table clash in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Estadio Nacional de...

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible...

Ghana suffer setback as they drop unexpected points after giving up last-minute equaliser away in Chad.

Looking to seize top spot in Group D,Cameroon host Eswatini   at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on Thursday in round seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cu...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Mauritius and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible...

Mauritius host Cape Verde at the National Sports Complex for their clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

COLUMBUS –Six Columbus Crew First Team players – goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen (Guatemala); defender Steven Moreira (Cape Verde); midfielders Max...

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Dutch defender of Cape Verdean descent Jorrel Hato has completed his move to Chelsea. The teenager has signed for the English Premier League club...

Sergio Pereira Andrade, aka Serginho of Danish side Viborg FC is a player whose name has cropped up on many Celtic sites on social media, but...

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Charlotte FC have transferred forward Iuri Tavares to Croatian top-flight side NK Varaždin and retain a 20%...