Cape Verde eyes advancement in the Africa Cup of Nations, facing Mozambique at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Friday, aiming to build on their triumph against Ghana in Group B.
In their opening Group B encounter, the Blue Sharks secured a decisive 2-1 victory over Ghana, with Jamiro Monteiro and Garry Rodrigues scoring around Alexander Djiku’s second-half equalizer.
The 92nd-minute winner showcased Cape Verde’s dominance against Ghana, positioning Bubista’s men for a shot at securing a spot in the round of 16, akin to their AFCON 2021 performance.
The prospect of progressing to the knockout round in consecutive finals fuels Cape Verde’s motivation, and they approach the Mozambique clash with confidence, seeking to replicate their stellar showing against Ghana.
The final group fixture against Egypt awaits the Blue Sharks, offering a potential opportunity to play without the burden of needing a result.
Mozambique, led by Chiquinho Conde, aims to rebound from their late disappointment against Egypt. Despite rallying to a 2-1 lead with goals from Witi and Clesio Bauque, a late penalty from Mohamed Salah denied them a historic win against the seven-time champions.
Conde’s squad exhibited promise in counter-attacks against Egypt, and they hope to capitalize on such opportunities against Cape Verde, aiming for their first win at this level.
Cape Verde’s recent AFCON form shows promise with a win, while their overall competition history stands at LLDWLW. On the other hand, Mozambique’s AFCON journey began with a draw, and their overall form reads LWLWDD.
As the two teams clash on Friday, both strive for success in a crucial encounter that could shape their destiny in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Source:dailymailgh