Cape Verde was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship. The team lost to South Africa in penalties after a goalless draw in regular time and extra time.

What happened?

Cape Verde participated for the fourth time in the CAN and for the third time managed to advance to the knockout stage. The team won for the first time a match in the knockout stage by defeating Mauritania 1-0.

Why is it important for Cape Verde?

Márcio Rosa, Cape Verdean goalkeeper, says the team deserved more. He said that penalties often have to do with luck and that they couldn't win.

What's next?

Cape Verde exits the CAN with their heads held high for the journey and the work the group has done so far. The team deserved to go further, but life goes on and now they will think about what's next.

StatisticValue
QuarterfinalsEliminated
Goals scored1
Goals conceded0 (in regular time)
Penalties2-1 (loss)