Cape Verde defeats Mozambique to secure Ro16 qualification.
The first team to qualify for round 16 stage at the 2023 AFCON, Cape Verde, by defeating Mozambique 3-0 to secure six points in two group stage games. Former Manchester United winger, Bebe opened the scoring from a long distance free kick in the 32nd minute. Cape Verde’s captain, Ryan Mendes doubled the lead in the 51st minute after Edmilson Dove’s defensive error at the edge of the box. Midfielder, Kevin Pina then sealed the win in the 69th minute with a superb top corner goal from outside the box.
𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃! ✅
The Blue Sharks are the first to arrive to the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 round of 16 🇨🇻@fcfcomunica pic.twitter.com/6kiuXRR7Mk
— Total Energies AFCON (@TotalAFCON2023) January 19, 2024