Soccer-Cape Verde close to World Cup qualification but must wait

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tiny Cape Verde will have to wait five more days before getting a last chance to secure a first-ever World Cup spot after they drew 3-3 away in a thrilling encounter in Libya on Wednesday. The island archipelago, off the west...

Shamrock Rovers skipper Pico Lopes has another shot at World Cup glory after Cape Verde defeat

Roberto Lopes of Cape Verde(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Roberto Lopes scored an own goal as his Cape Verde side missed the first of two chances to qualify for the World Cup for the first time. The Blue Sharks drew 3-3...

Brockton man allegedly in US illegally sentenced to prison for raping 14-year-old girl

Crime By Darin Zullo October 30, 2025 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. A Brockton man originally from Cape Verde was sentenced to seven years in state...

World Cup spot to go to finale for Cape Verde and Lopes

Roberto Lopes' Cape Verde must wait for their final Group D game if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-3 draw with Libya this afternoon in Tripoli. The Shamrock Rovers defender scored an own goal in just the second minute as...

Variety Cruises Cape Verde trip: Volcano hikes, beaches and island culture

The road itself is striking: it is made up of many thousands of little rocks put together by hand. As our minibus contains a geologist, a biologist and an agricultural scientist (and those are just the fellow guests), we get a running commentary...

Goals and Highlights: Libya 3-3 Cape Verde in African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Libya vs. Cape Verde match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group D of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you all a pleasant afternoon and...

Pico Lopes may miss Cape Verde’s vital final World Cup qualifier with wife expecting new baby

The Hoops skipper and his national side missed out on a first qualification in their history in yesterday’s penultimate qualifier. A win over Libya would have sealed the Blue Sharks’ ticket to next summer’s finals but the game finished 3-3, with...

Cape Verde signs financing agreement with China for 3rd phase of "Safe City" project

PRAIA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Cape Verde and China have signed an agreement on financing for the third phase of the "Safe City" project, which aims to establish new command centers in different Cape Verdean cities. The agreement was signed on...

Hoops’ Pico Lopes scores own goal as Cape Verde miss out on World Cup qualification but has one more chance on Monday

The Dubliner and his side knew that a win in their penultimate qualifier in Tripoli today would have sealed an automatic spot for the finals in North America, but they missed out on a first-ever qualification despite a thrilling comeback to draw....

World Cup qualifiers - Cape Verde chasing history; Nigeria seeking a miracle

Expect high tension and crushing heartbreak this international break as Africa's World Cup qualifying program reaches a climax with the final two matchdays of the group-stage campaign. There's still so much up for grabs across the nine groups,...

Soccer-Cape Verde success would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -The Cape Verde Islands are one win away from a World Cup place that confirms the promise they have shown in recent years but would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago. The wind-swept island archipelago, off the west...

I’m about to qualify for World Cup with Cape Verde at 33 thanks to LinkedIn after playing my entire career in Ireland

HE’S the Irishman recruited to play international football because someone spotted his LinkedIn profile. And who can clinch a spot at the World Cup tomorrow afternoon? No, it’s not a joke. It’s serious. 2 Roberto Lopes is on the verge of...

A guide to Cabo Verde

An archipelago of ten islands off the coast of Senegal, the former Portuguese colony of Cabo Verde is an intriguing country that packs in an incredible amount of diversity. No two islands are the same, each offering wildly different experiences...

Preview: Libya vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Libya and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Libya will be hoping to keep their faint World Cup qualification hopes alive when they...

Egypt, Algeria, Ghana close in on World Cup tickets, Cape Verde eye historic first (Preview by CAF Online)

07 october 2025 - 19:02:45 MA 257 Views Panafrican News Agency Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The race for Africa’s remaining places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its decisive phase this week, with three continental heavyweights — Egypt, Algeria, and...

Colombia to sever ties with US fuel provider after company denied service to Petro

Colombia will break ties with its US fuel provider after President Gustavo Petro was denied service in Cape Verde. The company allegedly denied service while Petro was flying to Saudi Arabia, citing fears that the president’s inclusion on the...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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Africa’s Final Route To The 2026 FIFA World Cup Runs Through Rabat

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 11: FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed on the field of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Stew Milne/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images Africa’s last opportunity to secure a...

Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Cape Verde and Malawi are set to make their first appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) after securing their place at next year's tournament alongside reigning champions Nigeria. In the lead up to their second round tie against...

This Shreveport Couple Is Changing How We See Mexican Heritage

Shreveport's food scene is richer thanks to Chef Gabriel and Brooke Balderas, the dedicated owners of El Cabo Verde. For the past nine years, the couple has gone above and beyond to educate the community on important Hispanic traditions,...