AFCON 2023: Tournament of underdogs or a case of slow starts

Cape Verde has become the first country to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The island nation achieved this feat by defeating Mozambique 3-0 on Friday evening.

This victory positions Cape Verde as the likely Group B winners, a group that includes football powerhouses like Egypt and Ghana.JAMB Portal

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Cape Verde had earlier sent a strong message with a 2-1 win against Ghana in their opening fixture at the tournament. This latest triumph further solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the competition.informationguidenigeria

“I see a lot of people are surprised. But Cape Verde has been doing this. I think it was three tournaments ago when they smashed Cameroon and got to the quarter-finals, where they lost to bad officiating if I remember well.NYSC Portal

“They have not been able to go far in AFCON tournaments. But maybe they could do it this time.JAMB Result

“Look at the game against Ghana, the way they dominated the game and their tactical awareness. It was a flawless performance,” Wale Agbede, the Head of Sports at Plus TV tells DAILY POST.

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