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panafricafootball. com > article > cape-verde-world-cup-expansion

Cape Verde vindicates World Cup expansion - Neville

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (237+ words) English football legend Gary Neville has cited the improved performances of African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as vindicating FIFA's decision to expand the tournament to 48 teams. Former England international, speaking to ITV, said Africans teams such as Cape…...

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Cape Verde World Cup qualification is mad

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (305+ words) Cape Verde national team midfielder Deroy Duarte has branded their FIFA World Cup knockout phase qualification as "mad." The Bulgarian Ludogorets Razgrad star said this in response to their brave goalless result against'Saudi Arabia'on Friday, when they, against all odds,…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > cape-verde-history

Bubista urges calm as Cape Verde eye history

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (517+ words) Cape Verde head coach Pedro "Bubista" Brito has delivered a composed and confident message ahead of his side's decisive Group H showdown against Saudi Arabia, insisting that the debutants must remain grounded, disciplined, and faithful to their identity as they…...

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Herv" Renard: "Tunisia will need to be perfect" against Japan

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (480+ words) Newly-appointed Tunisia head coach Herv" Renard was brought in to rescue the Eagles of Carthage 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and the French manager did not mince any words in his first press conference ahead of Tunisia's Group F clash against…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > cape-verde-spain-draw

Not in a million years!" Bartlett stunned by Cape Verde heroics

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (291+ words) Former Premier League striker Shaun Bartlett has described Cape Verde's stubborn performance against Spain in a 2026 FIFA World Cup tie on Monday as beyond comprehension "in a million years.' The Blue Sharks produced one of their most resolute and disciplined…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > cape-verde-esp

Cape Verde hold tight in historic draw against Spain

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (295+ words) Cape Verde produced a defensive and tactical masterclass in their World Cup debut on Monday, holding tournament favorites Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw to begin action from Group H at the 2026 edition. Blue Sharks coach Bubista created the perfect defensive…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > stopira-cape-verde-can-spring-world-cup-surprises

Stopira: "Cape Verde can spring World Cup surprises

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (88+ words) Cape Verde national team star Ianique dos Santos Tavares, who is simply called Stopira, has issued a warning to their FIFA World Cup opponents. Stopira says the Blue Sharks can cause huge upsets at the global football feast, which the…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > rwanda-premier-league-awards

Rwanda Premier League unveils award nominees

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (88+ words) The Rwanda Premier League, officially known as the BK Pro League, has officially announced the nominees for the 2025/26 end-of-season awards, setting the stage for a highly anticipated celebration of the country's top football performers. League management confirmed that the prestigious…...

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panafricafootball. com > article > world-cup-cape-verde-coach-group-stage

World Cup: Cape Verde coach Bubista assesses group stage challenge

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (93+ words) Cape Verde national team coach Bubista says that the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup upcoming participation in Group H will be challenging but could also bring an advantage for the Blue Sharks. Cape Verde is competing at their first ever World…...

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Etta Eyong ends long drought in La Liga with late winner for Levante

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (332+ words) Karl Etta Eyong gave Levante's La Liga relegation battle a shot in the arm in on Friday when the Cameroonian came off the bench to head in a 90th minute goal to give his club a 3-2 victory over Osasuna. The Frogs…...