Cape verde Stuns Cameroon, Secures World Cup Qualification
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In a fiercely contested match at the Cape Verde National Stadium, Cape Verde defeated Cameroon 1-0, earning their spot in the 2026 World Cup. The victory sparked a massive party as fans stormed the field to join the players and coaching staff.
The decisive moment came wiht Dailon Livramento’s goal early in the second half, a well-placed right-footed shot that found the back of the net past goalkeeper Onana.Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match, attempting to shift the momentum. Cameroon brought on Christian Bassogog for Vincent Aboubakar and Frank magri and Danny Namaso for Georges-Kévin n’koudou and Martín Hongla, seeking a crucial equalizer.Cape Verde responded with changes of their own, introducing Heriberto Tavares and Aílson Tavares for Dailon Livramento and Yannick Semedo, and later Helio Varela for Ryan Mendes and Willy Semedo for Jovane Cabral. Jamiro Monteiro also entered the game, replacing Telmo Archangel.The match saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Christopher Wooh and Diney Borges from cape Verde, and Enzo boyomo from Cameroon receiving warnings. Boyomo now faces the risk of expulsion should he receive another yellow card.
As the game neared its conclusion, five minutes of added time were granted, but Cape Verde held firm, defending their lead and securing a historic qualification. The jubilant scenes following the final whistle marked a momentous occasion for Cape Verdean football.
Cape Verde vs. Cameroon: Live updates and Team lineups
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Cape Verde and Cameroon face each other on Tuesday (09), at 13h, at Cape Verde National Stadium. The match is valid for the eighth round of the World Cup qualifying group stage 2026. Follow with us the real-time broadcast of this great match through the VAVEL portal.
In addition to the real time here in VAVEL, the match between Cape Verde x Cameroon will be broadcast live in Brazil by FIFA+. The game is valid for the eighth round of the World Cup qualifiers. Follow us the transmission through the VAVEL portal.
“I can describe my experience in Cameroon with one word: explosive,” Marc Brys told The Athletic sitting at home in Crete.”But here is Paradise. In three days…
Cape Verde Official Lineup
Vozinha, S.Moreira, R. Lopez, Diney, R. Mendes, Y. Semedo, K. Lenini, J. Paulo, T. Archangel,Dr Livramento,Cabral.
Historical Match Results
- Camaões 4×1 Cape Verde – June 8, 2024 – Qualifiers – CAF
- Cape Verde 1×1 Cameroon – January 17, 2022 – Africa Nations Cup
- Cape Verde 3×1 Cameroon – March 26, 2021 – Qualifiers – African Cup
- cameroon 0x0 Cape Verde – November 13, 2019 – Qualifiers – African Cup
- Cape Verde 1×2 Cameroon – september 6, 2008 – CLOSS – CAF
Recent Cameroon Results
- Cameroon 3×0 ESWATINI – September 4, 2025 – CLOSS – CAF
- Equatorial Guinea 1×1 Cameroon – June 9, 2025 – International amiable
- Cameroon 3×0 Uganda – June 6, 2025 – International friendly
- Cameroon 3×1 Libya – March 25, 2025 – Qualifiers – CAF
- ESWATINI 0x0 Cameroon – March 19, 2025 – Qualifiers – CAF
Recent Cape Verde Results
- Georgia 1×1 Cabo Verde – June 8, 2025 – International Friendly
- Malásia 0x3 Cabo Verde – June 3, 2025 – International Friendly
- Malaysia 1×1 Cape Verde – May 29, 2025 – International friendly
- Angola 1×2 Cape Verde – March 25, 2025 – Qualifiers – CAF
- Cape Verde 1×0 Maurício – March 20, 2025 – Qualifiers – CAF
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