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Mauritania v Cape Verde Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 16:00 on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

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Mauritania v Cape Verde Africa Cup of Nations

  • Mauritania made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, becoming the first time they have qualified for the tournament.
  • Cape Verde's best performance in the Africa Cup of Nations was in 2013 when they reached the quarter-finals, the furthest they have ever advanced in the competition.
  • The national football team of Mauritania is known as "Al-Murabitun", which means "The Sentinels" in Arabic.
  • Cape Verde is known for their passionate and devoted fan base, who are known for their colorful and energetic support of the national team during matches.
  • Mauritania's home matches are played at the Stade Olympique in Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania.
  • The official nickname of Cape Verde's national football team is the "Tubarões Azuis", which translates to "Blue Sharks" in Portuguese.