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CAN 2024: Cape Verde overcomes Mauritania and advances to the quarterfinals
Cape Verde is back among the eight best teams on the continent. Monday January 29, in Abidjan, the Blue Sharks had to work hard to defeat a courageous Mauritania in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (1-0). Scorer and captain Ryan Mendes are in the quarter-finals for the second time in the history of the selection.
Cape Verde #20 striker Ryan Mendes (R) celebrates with Cape Verde midfielder #18 Kenny Rocha after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Round of 16 soccer match in the 2024 African Cup of Nations (CAN) between Cape Verde and Mauritania at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium in Abidjan on January 29, 2024. AFP - FRANCK FIFE
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