Cape Verde, the African island nation, has been the biggest surprise of the World Cup so far. With a talented team and a strong sense of unity, they have managed to punch above their weight and reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
Former Manager Rui Águas Weighs In
Former Cape Verde manager Rui Águas, who played a crucial role in the team’s development, spoke about the team’s success. Águas, who managed the team from 2014-2016 and again from 2018-2019, said that the team’s rise is no fluke, but the result of concerted effort.
Águas also shared the story of how he discovered the team’s current center-back, Roberto Lopes, on LinkedIn. Lopes, who was born and raised in Ireland, is eligible to play for Cape Verde through his father.
Upcoming Match Against Argentina
Cape Verde’s next match is against Argentina, led by the legendary Lionel Messi. While the odds are against them, Águas believes that the team can still cause an upset. “They did it against Spain, it’s possible to do it the same way against Argentina,” he said.
The match is scheduled to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 2 p.m. ET.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
