Cape Verde's coach lauds players after AFCON knockout qualification

Cape Verde coach Bubista showered his players with praise after their dominant 3-0 victory over Mozambique secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare.

Ahram Online , Friday 19 Jan 2024,

Cape Verde s midfielder #26 Kevin Pina celebrates scoring his team s third goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group B football match between Cape Verde and Mozambique at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 19, 2024. AFP

“I am so proud of my players. They applied the instructions perfectly, what makes me even more proud is their behaviour on the pitch. When one loses the ball, another recovers it. I liked seeing this solidarity. My players wanted more even after the third goal, they still wanted to score. It’s this competitive spirit that I like,” Bubista said with excitement.

The Blue Sharks became the first team to qualify for the last 16 after two group games, a feat Bubista attributed to their unwavering commitment.

“We didn’t want to go into calculations. It’s a victory that does us a lot of good, especially for our confidence,” he added.

Cape Verde will conclude their Group C campaign against Egypt on Monday, aiming to carry their momentum into the knockout rounds.

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