AFCON 2025
Cape Verde marked their debut at the FIFA World Cup as they avoided defeat against reigning European champions Spain.
Not only did the half a million island national denied Spain maximum points, but they also kept a clean sheet and earned a precious point.
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper was arguably the best man on the pitch as he faced 13 shots and made four crucial saves to help his side tame the 2010 champions.
It was a game of defence against attack at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta but the islanders triumphed as they defended for 90 minutes denying the Spaniards passage.
The introduction of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo made no difference for the Iberian nation as Cape Verde thwarted everything thrown at them.
Diney Borges’ header from a corner kick late in the game was comfortably saved by Unai Simon on the touchline.
Cape Verde sealed a vital point to the delight of their ecstatic fans in the stadium as they started their first-ever World Cup on a brilliant note.
