Cape Verde HubCape Verde's national team hired a Brazilian coach in 2007, but it wasn't the Ricardo Rocha everyone expected. The coach hired was Ricardo Cordeiro da Rocha, a professional little known to the general public.
Who is Ricardo Cordeiro da Rocha?
Ricardo Cordeiro da Rocha is a Brazilian football coach who was hired by Cape Verde's national team in 2007.
What happened?
The confusion started when Cape Verde's federation announced the hiring of a Brazilian coach named Ricardo Rocha. Many people believed it was the former defender who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994.
How did it affect the team?
The hiring of Ricardo Cordeiro da Rocha was a short and unsuccessful experience for Cape Verde's national team. The team was eliminated from the 2008 Africa Cup after four games.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Algeria | Loss |
| 2007 | Gambia | Loss |
| 2007 | Guinea-Bissau | Loss |
| 2007 |
What did Ricardo Rocha say?
Ricardo Rocha, the former defender and World Cup winner, said it was funny to receive contacts from people who believed he had taken over the African team. 'It was very funny because people were sure it was me. At the time, I would answer the phone and say: 'No, it's not me, no'',
