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The Latest Breaking News from Cape Verde

Cape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines

Banyana Banyana squeeze through but assistant Thinasonke Mbuli insists they must learn from countries such as Malawi

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde Captain Getting To Grips With 'Dream' World Cup Qualification

Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team.

International Business Times

British Mum Dies on £5K 'Trip of a Lifetime' — What Really Happened, and Was Hotel Hygiene to Blame?

A British mother died suddenly during a luxury Cape Verde holiday, prompting investigations into hotel hygiene and medical care at the five-star resort.

International Business Times UK

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Sports quiz of the week: World Cup heroics, shock defeats and sumo

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The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde add new line to list of old names from Africa at 48-team World Cup

Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

Roberto Lopes savours week to remember after reaching World Cup with Cape Verde

The defender will celebrate his 34th birthday during next summer’s tournament.

The Independent UK

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament

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Who is Roberto 'Pico' Lopes? Incredible story of Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes has played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup

FourFourTwo

Cape Verde Erupts In Celebration After First World Cup Qualification

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.

International Business Times

Cape Verde beat Eswatini to clinch first-ever World Cup berth after fairytale qualifying run

The West African side will become the second-smallest nation by population to play at the World Cup finals

Evening Standard

Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time

Cape Verde qualified for the football World Cup for the first time after dispatching Eswatini 3-0 on Monday night at the National Stadium in Praia.

Radio France Internationale

Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon

Cape Verde will become the second smallest nation to ever play at a men’s World Cup after a 3-0 home win over Eswatini sealed their place

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Cape Verde vs Eswatini: Live streams as history beckons for Blue Sharks in World Cup qualifier

History beckons for Blue Sharks as a win would send them to their first World Cup – here's how to watch Cape Verde vs Eswatini online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

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Cape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup

Cape Verde coach Bubista urged his players to overcome their nerves in Monday night’s crunch qualifier against Eswatini and seize the chance to advance to the World Cup for the first time.

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The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Cole Palmer, Women’s Cricket World Cup and Cape Verde

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International Business Times UK

Carpe Verde Scandal: EasyJet Pilot Suspended After 'Drunken and Naked Rampage' at Luxury Hotel

An EasyJet pilot was suspended after allegedly roaming naked through a Cape Verde resort, prompting an investigation into misconduct and safety standards.

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Cape Verde hotel guests got more than they bargained for when this EasyJet pilot hit the bar

Why Cape Verde guests got a refund.

The Guardian - UK

EasyJet suspends pilot after claims he wandered naked around luxury hotel

Pilot reportedly removed all his clothes and walked into reception area of Cape Verde hotel after drinking session

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Evening Standard

EasyJet pilot grounded after ‘getting drunk and naked at hotel bar’

The captain was scheduled to fly holidaymakers back to the UK from Cape Verde, west Africa the following day but was grounded by the airline.

Evening Standard

Father-of-three suing Tui at High Court over quad bike crash ‘not same person’

Tony Holliday is suing Tui for more than £500,000 in damages after a quad bike crash in Cape Verde in 2023.

Radio France Internationale

Road to 2026: Africa’s World Cup dreams return to the pitch

The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup return this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for several top teams. With six rounds left in the 10-match group stage, the upcoming two fixtures will be crucial in shaping the destiny of many nations.

Evening Standard

EasyJet launches 2,700-mile longest route from London Gatwick

The airline said it will operate flights between London Gatwick and the island destination from March 31 next year

The Independent UK

EasyJet launches its longest ever holiday flight from England – and more new routes for 2025

Fancy six hours on an easyJet plane?

Radio France Internationale

French NGO calls for international protection zone for whale sharks

A French environmental organisation is advocating for the creation of an international protection zone for the whale shark in the South Atlantic – between Cape Verde and Saint Helena. The project has recently gained the support of the sailing community through the Vendée Globe Foundation.

The Independent UK

Nearly 1,000 British tourists fall ill after luxury holidays to Cape Verde

Holidaymakers at five-star hotels were struck down with shigella and salmonella

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