Cape Verde’s coach, Pedro Bubista, has revealed the 24 players who will compete in the AFCON Morocco 2025 qualifiers.
The team is set for vital Afcon qualification ties against Egypt on September 6 in Cairo before engaging Mauritania on September 10 at the National Stadium of Praia.
The experienced squad includes familiar players like goalkeeper Josimar Dias (Vozinha) and forward Ryan Mendes, both known for their pivotal roles in Cape Verde’s recent performances.
Preparations for the matches will start in Cairo on September 1. Cape Verde aims for strong performances in Group C.
The team faces a tough challenge in their first match against Egypt, a strong team in African football, on September 6 at Cairo International Stadium.
Egypt’s talented roster, including Premier League stars, makes the qualification process challenging.
Coach Pedro Bubista has chosen a balanced squad, combining experienced veterans with emerging talents, for these important fixtures.
Goalkeeper Vozinha, from GD Chaves in Portugal, is expected to provide stability in defence, while Ryan Mendes, currently with Kocaelispor in Turkey, will bolster the team’s attacking abilities.
Listed below is the Cape Verdian sqaud for AFCON qualifiers in September.
Goalkeepers:
- Josimar Dias ‘Vozinha’ (GD Chaves/Portugal)
- Bruno Varela (Vitória SC/Portugal)
- Dylan Silva (FC Sportist/Bulgaria)
Defenders:
- Roberto Lopes ‘Pico’ (Shamrock Rovers/Ireland)
- Edilson Borges ‘Diney’ (Al Bataeh/UAE)
- Logan Costa (Villarreal/Spain)
- Dylan Tavares (Bastia/France)
- Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew/USA)
- Kelvin Pires ‘Djack’ (SJK/Finland)
- Wagner Pina (Estoril Praia/Portugal)
Midfielders:
- Patrick Andrade (Qarabag/Azerbaijan)
- João Paulo Fernandes (Sheriff/Moldova)
- Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets/Bulgaria)
- Kevin Pina (FK Krasnodar/Russia)
- Laros Duarte (Puskás Akadémia FC/Hungary)
- David Tavares (Gloria Buzau/Romania)
- Diogo Mendes (Rapid Bucuresti/Romania)
Forwards:
- Ryan Mendes (Kocaelispor/Turkey)
- Willy Semedo (Omonia/Cyprus)
- Gilson Benchimol (Akron Togliatti/Russia)
- Helio Varela (Gent/Belgium)
- Dailon Livramento (Hellas Verona/Italy)
- Patrick Fernandes (Marítimo/Portugal)
- Fabricio Garcia (Estoril Praia/Portugal)
