VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: Cape Verde vs Mozambique
One of the revelation teams of AFCON 2023 is undoubtedly the Cape Verde national team, and they solidified their role as the tournament's dark horse with a resounding 3-0 victory over Mozambique in the second round of the competition.
The match was filled with spectacular goals, starting with Bebé's strike in the 32nd minute. With a powerful free-kick from nearly 40 meters out, Bebé beat goalkeeper Ernan Siluane, who couldn't handle the forceful shot.
In the second half, defensive miscommunication from Mozambique allowed Ryan Mendes to double Cape Verde's lead in the 51st minute. Finally, Kevin Pina scored another sensational goal for his team, unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box in the 69th minute to secure the definitive victory for the Blue Sharks.
Cape Verde currently leads Group B, surpassing teams like Egypt and Ghana, thus securing a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.