Cape Verde vs Mauritania Preview | AFCON 2023
Jan 31, 2024 published
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Cape Verde
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Vozinha; Semedo, Costa, Borges, Tavares; Pina; Mendes, Andrade, Rocha, Rodrigues; Benchimol
Mauritania
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Niasse; Keita, Dellahi, L. Ba, Diaw; Gassama; Amar, Thiam, Bodda, Koita; Anne
PREDICTION
Cape Verde kicked off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a notable 2-1 victory over Ghana, followed by a convincing 3-0 triumph against Mozambique, and a 2-2 draw against seven-time champions, Egypt. Looking to secure a quarter-final spot for only the second time in their history, Cape Verde are riding a wave of confidence. They now face Mauritania, who surprised the continent with a shocking 1-0 win over Algeria. However, heading into the knockout stages as potentially the weakest side, Cape Verde are anticipated to emerge victorious.