In a nation of only 525,000 people scattered across 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, football has long been more than just a game in Cape Verde – it is a symbol of unity and aspiration.

A British mother died on a family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at a five-star hotel. Elena Walsh, 64, had been staying at Riu Cabo Verde, a luxury resort on the picturesque Sal island in ...

11:48, Sun, Oct 19, 2025 Updated: 12:01, Sun, Oct 19, 2025 A British mother has died after contracting a severe illness while staying at what they allege was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury ...

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of ...

Celebrations erupted in Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, on Monday, October 13, after the nation qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the first time, with fans pouring into the streets following their 3-0 ...

The build-up to the most important game in the country’s history was very different to that of a big match here AS Cape Verde became the smallest nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the ...

Praia – A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia on Oct 13, after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and ...

History has been made after African nation Cape Verde secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the very first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the ...

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape ...

Notably, Cape Verde becomes the second-smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, following Iceland, which made its appearance in the 2018 tournament held in Russia. Supporters celebrate Cape Verde ...

Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the Cape Verde National Stadium following the 3-0 victory over Eswatini, which secured the Blue Sharks a place in the 2026 ...

PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of ...