Cape Verde - fixtures, team info and top players

Cape Verde is the men's national football team, currently ranked #67 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Praia, playing their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde. Follow Cape Verde on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Cape Verde have been in solid form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. D, they faced a 1-0 win against Cameroon, a 3-3 draw with Libya, and a 3-0 win against Eswatini. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-0 draw with Iran, and a 1-1 draw with Egypt.

Recent results for Cape Verde:

• September 9, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. D - 1-0 win vs Cameroon
• October 8, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. D - 3-3 draw at Libya
• October 13, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. D - 3-0 win vs Eswatini
• November 13, 2025: Friendlies - 0-0 draw at Iran
• November 17, 2025: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Egypt

Upcoming fixtures for Cape Verde:

• March 27, 2026: Friendlies - at Chile
• March 30, 2026: Friendlies - vs Finland
• June 15, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - at Spain
• June 21, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - at Uruguay
• June 27, 2026: World Cup Grp. H - vs Saudi Arabia

Looking ahead, Cape Verde have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Chile (away), Finland (home), Spain (away), Uruguay (away), and Saudi Arabia (home).

Cape Verde's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Márcio (Montana), Bruno Varela (Al Hazem). Defenders: Kelvin Pires (SJK), Stopira (Torreense), Diney Borges (Al Bataeh), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). Midfielders: Aílson Tavares (Beitar Jerusalem), Kevin Lenini (FC Krasnodar), João Paulo (FCSB), Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Laros Duarte (Puskas FC Academy), Yannick Semedo (Farense). Forwards: Jovane Cabral (Estrela da Amadora), Dailon Rocha Livramento (Casa Pia AC), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia Nicosia), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria de Guimaraes), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Heri Tavares (Maccabi Netanya), Ryan Mendes (Igdir FK), Nuno da Costa (Başakşehir).

Bubista is the current head coach of Cape Verde. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 47% win rate across 60 matches, averaging 1.62 points per game.

Cape Verde plays their home matches at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, which has a capacity of 15,000.

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