Cape Verde prepares for Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut against Ghana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Cape Verde's women's national soccer team is set to make its debut at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Tuesday against Ghana in Morocco. The team secured their place in the tournament after defeating Guinea and Mali in qualifying rounds. Forward Sandra Martins emphasized that the team aims to exceed expectations, aspiring to win at least two matches and advance to the quarter-finals. Additionally, qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is on the line, with semi-finalists earning spots in Brazil.
- •Cape Verde faces Ghana in their group D opener on July 29.
- •The team's first match was played in 2018, lacking entries in previous qualifiers.
- •Sandra Martins aims for the team to win two games and reach the quarter-finals.
- •Four semi-finalists will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
- •The tournament was postponed from March to July for better preparation.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
- 12:09 PMBBC Football — Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
"After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
"After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:09 PMCan lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
- BBC FootballJul 28, 2026, 12:09 PMCan lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
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