Cape Verde internationals were in action for their clubs during the week of 23 to 27 October, with several contributing to key results. Wagner Pina and Sidny Lopes Cabral of Trabzonspor featured in a thrilling 4-3 Süper Lig victory over Rizespor on Saturday.
Pina started and played the full 90 minutes, while Cabral came off the bench in the 61st minute. The pair helped their side secure three points in a seven-goal thriller.
Defender Pico also played a full match. He completed 90 minutes in Shamrock Rovers' 4-0 Premier Division win over Sligo Rovers on Wednesday. Jamiro Monteiro started and played the full game for NEC Nijmegen in their 2-2 Eredivisie draw against Groningen.
Forward Nuno da Costa had a later introduction. He came on in the 66th minute for Antalyaspor in their 2-1 loss to Bodrum FK in the Turkish second tier. These competitive minutes are key for maintaining player sharpness as the national team prepares for its next fixture.
The Blue Sharks return to action on 11 November with an international friendly at home against Liberia. These club performances provide a useful form guide for the manager as he begins to shape his squad for the upcoming schedule.
