The Blue Sharks wrapped up their qualifying journey impressively with a decisive 3-0 victory against Eswatini, thanks to goals from Livramento, Willy Semedo, and seasoned player Stopira.

The island nation, with a population of approximately 525,000, is the second smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals, following Iceland, which took part in the 2018 tournament.

Challenged by Cameroon throughout the qualifiers, the Blue Sharks made a bold statement to finish. Battling against strong winds in the first half, Bubista’s team finally found the breakthrough after the halftime interval: Dailon Livramento scored first from close range.

Willy Semedo extended the lead by scoring from close range after capitalizing on a rebound created by Ryan Mendes. The celebration was capped off in stoppage time when 37-year-old Stopira, who had come on late in the match, netted the third goal — a fitting tribute to the veteran’s journey, having first played for the national team in 2008.

Cabo Verde 3–0 Eswatini Goals: Livramento (48’), W. Semedo (55’), Stopira (90’)

Elsewhere In Group D, Mauritius and Libya played to a scoreless draw, with both teams already eliminated. Libya showcased more initiative but struggled against a strong defense, with Ezzeddin El Maremi nearly scoring a header and Husain Taqtaq hitting the post. Libya finished third in the group while Mauritius placed fifth.

Meanwhile, Cameroon drew with Angola, diminishing their chances of automatic qualification. Marc Brys’ team created significant chances, but Andre Onana made key saves, and Mabululo hit the woodwork twice. Cameroon now awaits results from other matches to see if they advance.