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Cape Verde v Mauritania Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 21:00 on Tuesday 10 September 2024.

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Cape Verde v Mauritania Africa Cup of Nations

  • Cape Verde and Mauritania have both made their debut appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations in recent years, with Cape Verde first qualifying in 2013 and Mauritania qualifying for the first time in 2019.
  • Despite being considered underdogs, Cape Verde has shown great potential in the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarterfinals in their debut appearance in 2013.
  • Mauritania made history in their first Africa Cup of Nations appearance in 2019 by earning their first-ever point in the competition with a 0-0 draw against Angola.
  • Cape Verde has a strong footballing culture and has produced talented players who have gone on to play in top European leagues, such as Heldon Ramos and Nani.
  • Mauritania's national team has steadily improved over the years and is seen as a rising force in African football, thanks to the efforts of players like Moctar Sidi El Hacen and Ismael Diakite.
  • Both Cape Verde and Mauritania face tough competition in the Africa Cup of Nations, but their participation in the tournament reflects the growing interest and development of football in these African nations.