Cape Verde Islands vs Mauritania, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: National Stadium Cape Verde
Location: Praia,
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 6 | +10 | 14 |
| 2 | Botswana | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 3 | Mauritania | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 6 | -4 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Cape Verde Islands (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Bruno Varela (GK) |
| 3 | Diney  |
| 5 | Logan Costa |
| 8 | João Paulo |
| 22 | Steven Moreira |
| 15 | Laros Duarte |
| 16 | Kevin Pina |
| 14 | Deroy Duarte |
| 9 | Benchimol |
| 7 | Hélio Varela |
| 20 | Ryan Mendes |
Mauritania (4-5-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Babacar Niasse (GK) |
| 5 | Lamine Ba |
| 21 | El Hassen Houeibib |
| 2 | Khadim Diaw |
| 20 | Ibrahima Keita |
| 28 | Oumar Ngom |
| 8 | Bodda Mouhsine |
| 6 | Guessouma Fofana |
| 7 | Aboubakary Koita |
| 19 | Sidi Bouna Amar |
| 26 | Mamadou Sy |
AFCON Qualifying News
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