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Cape Verde

Also known as: Cape Verdean

2026-05-042026-10-04

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying By AFP September 30, 2026 07:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former champions Ghana and Nigeria as well as World Cup surprise pac …

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying
  3. Citizen Digital

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying By AFP September 30, 2026 07:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former champions Ghana and Nigeria as well as World Cup surprise pac …

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying
  4. Citizen Digital

    … A, Thunder set for KNBL final showdown By Dennis Kamariki September 21, 2026 07:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Eugene Adera (L) of Nairobi City Thunder challenge Ali Lahrichi of Kriol Star of Cape Verde …

    KPA, Thunder set for KNBL final showdown
  5. Capital News

    … He cited Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup as an example of how possibilities can expand when individuals act on their potential. …

    UON Graduates 3,000 Students During 75th Graduation Ceremony
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Verkooijen drew inspiration from Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging graduates to recognise the possibilities that can emerge from seemingly unlikely opportunities. …

    UoN graduates urged to rethink careers as automation reshapes jobs
  7. Citizen Digital

    Cape Verde in mourning after children killed in bus crash By AFP September 07, 2026 07:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view of residents and relatives of the victims killed in a bus crash gathe …

    Cape Verde in mourning after children killed in bus crash
  8. Citizen Digital

    Children among at least 25 killed in Cape Verde bus crash By AFP September 06, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in …

    Children among at least 25 killed in Cape Verde bus crash
  9. August 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco By AFP August 04, 2026 07:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cape Verde's head coach Bubista gestures during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match …

    Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win against Ghana on Sunday, and a 3-2 victory for Mali over Cape Verde. …

    Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile By AFP July 26, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group H footba …

    After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile
Sport

Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

The News

Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.

30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. KPA, Thunder advance to KNBL final after semifinal sweeps

    Kenya Ports Authority and defending champions Nairobi City Thunder will contest the National Men's Basketball Premier League title after both teams won their semifinal series 3-0. KPA defeated Equity Dumas with an 82-56 victory in Game Three on Saturday.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. University of Nairobi graduates 3,000 students at 75th ceremony

    About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi's Class of 2026 were conferred with degrees during the institution's 75th graduation ceremony held at the Chancellor's Court. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba urged graduates to apply critical thinking and innovation to solve societal challenges and create opportunities, while announcing government plans for full financing of students in public universities and technical institutions.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. UoN graduates urged to embrace innovation amid automation, job disruption

    University of Nairobi graduates were told at the 75th graduation ceremony to move beyond traditional career paths and focus on creating solutions as automation, climate change, and a shrinking pool of white-collar jobs reshape the economy. Government and university leaders challenged the Class of 2026 to pursue opportunities beyond conventional employment and contribute to solving Kenya's economic and social challenges.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Bus crash kills 25 people, mostly children, in Cape Verde

    Cape Verde's government announced two days of mourning after 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep ravine on the island of Fogo on Saturday evening, following an excursion to a village inside a volcanic crater.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. At least 25 killed in bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island

    A bus carrying 32 passengers veered off the road and plunged into a deep ravine on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, killing at least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, after an excursion to the Cha das Caldeiras village inside the Pico do Fogo volcanic crater.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cape Verde mourns 25 dead in bus crash on Fogo island

    Cape Verde's government declared two days of mourning after a bus veered off a road and plunged into a ravine on Saturday, killing 25 people, mostly children and teenagers. The bus driver, who organised the annual excursion to a volcanic crater village, was among the dead; President Jose Maria Neves ordered an inquiry into the accident.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Cape Verde coach Bubista appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane

    Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Cameroon qualifies for WAFCON quarter-finals with Ghana win

    Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha signs for Chilean club Colo Colo

    Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who starred at the World Cup, is signing for Chilean club Colo Colo, the club announced on July 24, 2026. Vozinha impressed with heroic displays in a goalless draw against Spain and a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina during the tournament.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream team

    Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenyans searched widely beyond match results during 2026 World Cup

    Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain's Yamal, 19, seeks teenage World Cup title

    Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 the day before Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final, aims to join an elite group of teenage World Cup winners. The 2026 final will see Argentina's Lionel Messi, who will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final, face Spain's young forward.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Spain's World Cup squad built on African heritage, Argentina's not

    Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. World Cup 2026 betting volume surges 80% versus 2022

    The 48-team World Cup in 2026 has generated an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 tournament, according to a Sportradar betting expert, indicating that punters have embraced the expanded format despite initial fan skepticism.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina and Spain meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. Argentina's resilience carries them to World Cup final

    Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina thrives under pressure ahead of 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Lautaro Martinez scores Argentina's World Cup semifinal winner

    Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England, with the reigning champions winning 2-1 after Martinez came off the bench in the 81st minute. Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal, which came in the second minute of injury time after Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to equalize.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Argentina faces England in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina and England face World Cup semi-final clash

    Lionel Messi's Argentina will play England in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions Spain awaiting the winner. Argentina, three-time champions, seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while England aim for their biggest match since winning their sole World Cup in 1966.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

  3. African teams must move beyond competition, writer argues

    With France, Spain, England and Argentina—the four highest-ranked sides—as the last teams standing in the World Cup, an African observer reflects that Morocco's exit marks the continent's failure to bridge the gap between African talent and global excellence, and that African teams must develop sustainable depth rather than relying on flashes of brilliance.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Scaloni unconcerned by fatigue ahead of Argentina-England semi-final

    Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances as they prepare to face England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the holders seeking to reach consecutive finals.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. France faces Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final

    France and Spain meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France seeking a third consecutive World Cup final appearance.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. England face Argentina in 2026 World Cup semi-final

    England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Yamal seeks World Cup glory against Mbappe in Spain-France semi

    Spain's Lamine Yamal, hoping to win the World Cup as a teenager like Kylian Mbappe did in 2018, faces France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final. Yamal has already impressed in major tournaments, scoring in Euro 2024's semi-final against France when he was 16.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarter-final

    Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final. Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through another gruelling test.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1, eyes England semifinal

    Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland to face England in World Cup semi-final

    Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

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