AFCON 2023: Cape Verde advance after defeating Mozambique; top Group B

Cape Verde are the only team with back-to-back wins

With a 40-yard free kick, Bebe helped Cape Verde defeat Mozambique and secure their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16. The former Manchester United striker for Rayo Vallecano hammered home a goal that goalie Ernan Siluane ought to have handled better.

Captain Ryan Mendes doubled their lead by capitalising on a defensive blunder. The victory in Abidjan was then secured by Kevin Pina, who struck a spectacular goal from outside the box into the top corner.

The nicest parts of Mozambique were brought about by Geny Catamo. In the first half, he earned a penalty that the video assistance referee (VAR) overruled, and he also struck the crossbar with a free kick.

With one game remaining, the Blue Sharks defeated Ghana and Egypt in a group that no one would have predicted, but that is exactly what occurred.

In their fourth Africa Cup of Nations, Bubista’s team, placed 73rd in the world, has advanced from the group stages in three of them.

Following strong first-round performances, Mozambique, who drew with Egypt, and Cape Verde, who defeated Ghana, entered this match full of optimism.

But this time around, the Mambas—who currently stand 111th in the Fifa rankings—were soundly defeated.

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Bebe, who won his debut for Cape Verde in 2022 after abandoning his Portuguese national team, scored from far out shortly after a free kick struck the post and some poor goalkeeping.

From then on, they seldom glanced back, and Witi’s shot was the only one that found its mark for Mozambique.

Egypt and Ghana, who currently have two and one points, respectively, have the potential to advance, as the top four third-place teams advance to the round of 16.

If they defeat Ghana, Mozambique—who has never triumphed in an Africa Cup of Nations match—may also advance to the next round.

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