• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Cape Verde Beat Mauritania To Book AFCON Quarterfinals Spot 

by Leadership News
1 year ago
in 2023 AFCON, Sport
Cape Verde
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Cape Verde’s successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16 on Monday night.

Advertisement

A late penalty from Veteran striker, Ryan Mendes, saw the Blue Sharks claimed a deserved victory, as they moved into the quarterfinals to match their best-ever AFCON showing, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out after an historic first progression beyond the group stage of the continental soccer showpiece.

Mendes threatened twice in the opening 10 minutes, with a shot deflected just wide of the target and an attempted lob, which nearly caught out Mauritania goalkeeper Babacar Niasse.

 

Mauritania’s first effort in anger came from Bodda Mouhsine, who whipped a shot just wide direct from a free kick in the 15th minute.

RELATED

Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’

Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’

6 hours ago
BREAKING: Super Falcons Clinch 10th WAFCON Title

BREAKING: Super Falcons Clinch 10th WAFCON Title

7 hours ago

 

The Lions of Chinguetti suffered an injury blow and were forced to replace Omare Gassama with Guessouma Fofana in the 35th minute, while the half closed out with the teams still locked at 0-0.

 

The teams traded chances in the opening phase of the second half, and just before the hour mark Mauritania created the clearest opportunity of the game via a powerful run from Bouna Amar, but Souleymane Anne blazed a shot wide with only the goalkeeper to beat.

 

The next major goal threat came from the Blue Sharks on 78 minutes, with Jovane cutting in from the left flank and firing off a shot which required a sharp save from Niasse.

 

The Mauritanian ‘keeper made an even better save shortly thereafter, reacting superbly to palm away Mendes’ glancing header from a corner kick.

 

On 86 minutes, a Mauritanian error in defence allowed Cape Verde attacker Gilson to nick ahead of Niasse and earn his team a penalty – Mendes took the spot kick and fired home to put the Blue Sharks 1-0 up and on course for the quarterfinals.

 

Cape Verde still had to see themselves through a tense 10 minutes of injury time, but held out to secure the progression to the next stage.

 

It will now meet the potential winner between hosts Ivory Coast and defending champions Senegal in the quarterfinal encounter.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

LASG Condoles With Family Of Lagos Student Flogged To Death By Teacher

Next Post

Late Sam Okwaraji, Reason Super Eagles Must Beat Angola — Etim Esin

Leadership News

Leadership News

You May Like

Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’
Sport

Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’

2025/07/27
BREAKING: Super Falcons Clinch 10th WAFCON Title
Cover Stories

BREAKING: Super Falcons Clinch 10th WAFCON Title

2025/07/26
Emmanuel, Adesuwa Crowned Champions Of 46th CBN Tennis Tourney
Sport

Emmanuel, Adesuwa Crowned Champions Of 46th CBN Tennis Tourney

2025/07/26
Wakama Unveils D’Tigress’ Roster For 2025 AfroBasketball Championship
Sport

2025 Women’s Afrobasket: D’Tigress Thrash Rwanda In Opening Game

2025/07/26
‘Bring WAFCON Trophy Home,’ Tinubu Charges Super Falcons
Football

‘Bring WAFCON Trophy Home,’ Tinubu Charges Super Falcons

2025/07/26
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji Clinches 2025 British, Irish Para-badminton Gold Medal
Sport

Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji Clinches 2025 British, Irish Para-badminton Gold Medal

2025/07/26
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

2,838 Lives Lost, 17,818 Rescued In Road Crashes Within 6 Months – Report

2027: ADC Leaders Mull Plan B, Pursue ADA Registration

FG Sets N700,000 Imprest Limit For Ministers, Top Officials

Victorious Super Falcons Stun Morocco To Clinch 10th WAFCON Title

Why I Wrote A Book On Mathematics At 10 – Young Author

Dan Gusau, Abdulhafiz Barau Mourn Passing Of Emir Of Gusau

Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’

BREAKING: Super Falcons Clinch 10th WAFCON Title

Emmanuel, Adesuwa Crowned Champions Of 46th CBN Tennis Tourney

Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers In Kaduna, Zamfara

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.