Cape Verde Reach First World Cup After Fairytale Qualifying Run
Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon.
The West African side will become the second-smallest nation by population to play at the World Cup finals.
- They overcame first-half nerves to win in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran Stopira.
- Cape Verde finished Group D on 23 points, four ahead of Cameroon, who were held at home to a goalless draw by Angola.
Cape Verde started two points ahead of Cameroon, whose eight previous World Cup finals appearances are the most by an African country.
Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, booking a first-ever appearance at the finals.
Author's summary: Cape Verde qualifies for World Cup.
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