The Cape Verde AFCON team will compete in the Ivory Coast in 2024 after reaching the finals. Ahead of the tournament, the Blue Sharks will have high hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for a second consecutive time.
Cape Verde – AFCON Team Details
The Cape Verde national football team will represent the African island in the AFCON finals. Currently, the nation is ranked 73rd in the FIFA world rankings.
Also, the team is sometimes called the Blue Sharks as an official nickname,
In AFCON 2024 qualifying, Cape Verde finished second in Group B with 10 points. The Blue Sharks won three, drew one and lost two of their six qualifying matches.
The team will participate in back-to-back AFCON finals after they reach the round of 16 in 2021. This will be the nation’s fourth-ever appearance at the final stage.
Cape Verde AFCON Betting Odds
Top Cape Verde AFCON 2024 Matches
Cape Verde AFCON 2024 Squad
The following squad was selected for the most recent Cape Verde international matches. However, the squad may change ahead of the upcoming AFCON finals.
Cape Verde AFCON 2024 Predictions
Here, you can view some predictions of how the team might perform compared to other AFCON teams.
Reach the Knockout Stages
Having reached the knockout rounds in two of their previous three AFCON finals, the team could complete this feat again. The Blue Sharks also lost just two of their six qualifiers, giving them solid form heading into the 2024 AFCON.
Finish Third in Group B
However, Cape Verde will face tough opponents in Egypt and Ghana in Group B.
But, the nation is ranked higher than Mozambique. As a result, backing the Blue Sharks to finish third in their AFCON group could happen.
Ryan Mendes to Score
Lastly, Ryan Mendes’ could strike at the 2024 AFCON finals. The striker is the nation’s second-highest goalscorer ever with 14 goals in 65 appearances.
Where Can I Watch Matches of Cape Verde in Kenya?
Currently, several Kenyan betting sites offer live streaming services on their platforms. Some of the betting providers will also live stream AFCON matches.
For instance, the likes of 1xBet have live streaming for football and could have further options during the AFCON finals.
To watch you must have an account created with the bookmaker, and deposit the minimum amount
History of the Cape Verde Team in AFCON
The Cape Verde Africa Cup of Nations performances have been mixed ever since the nation became independent from Portugal in 1975.
In 1994, the team became eligible for AFCON qualification. However, the nation did not reach the final stages in 1994.
Then the Blue Sharks withdrew from the 1996 edition and did not enter the 1998 competition.
After failing to make it past the qualifying rounds between 2000 and 2012, Cape Verde made history in 2013 when they reached the AFCON finals for the first time.
During the 2013 competition, Cape Verde performed admirably. The Blue Sharks drew with South Africa and Morocco and beat Angola in the group stages to reach the knockout rounds.
But the African side was then eliminated by Ghana in the quarter-finals.
Cape Verde qualified for a second successive final in 2015 but did not make it out of the group stages. Then the nation had to wait until 2021 before making the AFCON group stages again.
Last time out, Cape Verde progressed to the round of 16 before losing 2-0 against eventual winners Senegal.
FAQs
Below you can find details about the Cape Verde national football team in the FAQ section.
Forward Ryan Mendes is Cape Verde’s current leading goalscorer. The striker has scored 14 goals in 65 internationals.
Cape Verde will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Ghana and Mozambique.
Cape Verde is one of the outsiders to win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Previously, the nation has never made it past the quarter-final stages.
Former national team player Bubista is the Cape Verde head coach. The former professional has been in his role since 2002.
