Cape Verde qualifies for first ever World Cup in 2026. Here's what to know

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 volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...

Raucous scenes as tiny island nation Cape Verde qualifies for 2026 World Cup

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 volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...

Cape Verde overcome nerves to qualify for World Cup

CAPE TOWN :Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half...

Cape Verde Qualify for World Cup as Second-Smallest Country in Tournament History

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 volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes ‘overjoyed’ as Cape Verde qualify for World Cup

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes has spoke of the sense of pride after his national team Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The African country became the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup, and is an...

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

On 5 July 1975, the Cape Verdean flag was raised for the first time at Estádio da Várzea in the capital city of Praia, marking the nation’s declaration of independence from Portugal. At that moment, there was no national football team – and no...

China's zero-tariff policy offers African SMEs a new trade frontier

For African SMEs, entering the Chinese market offers opportunities for both scale and long-term sustainability. As Africa’s largest trading partner, China accounted for an estimated $295.6bn in bilateral trade with the continent in 2024. Source:...

All eyes on Uyo, Nelspruit as Nigeria, Benin, S’Africa fight for Group C ticket

As it was in 2021 and 2009, when the Super Eagles overcame near-death situations to qualify for the 2022 and 2010 FIFA World Cup competitions in Korea/Japan and South Africa respectively, so also has it become in the race for the 2026 edition,...

Highlights and Goals Mauritius vs Lybia (0-0) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of the match In a game that featured very few thrills and scoring chances, Mauritius and Libya drew 0-0. In Group G, Cape Verde qualified for the next World Cup, which will be played on North American soil. Surprisingly, Cameroon...

The 2nd smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Cape Verde rarely played international football some 25 years ago but now head to next year's finals in North America as one of the nine African representatives. Photograph: Kind courtesy Cape Verdean Football Federation/X Cape Verde...

From humble beginnings to culinary stardom: Asha Devi Maharaj to release fourth cookbook

At 81, culinary icon Asha Devi Maharaj prepares to release her fourth cookbook, continuing a remarkable journey from humble beginnings on a KZN farm to becoming the country's first Indian chef on television. This celebrated chef, radio personality...

Highlights and Goals Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia (1-1) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match Friends, the excitement is over in Africa. Equatorial Guinea and Liberia drew 1-1 in the African 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. It was a tangled match with few scoring opportunities. Both teams weren't sufficiently prominent...

Soccer-Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22...

Tunisia wrap up successful World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal

Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to reach next...

Ghana rejects high-profile Salvadoran migrant amid U.S. deportation controversy

The Trump administration is facing mounting diplomatic setbacks as it scrambles to find an African nation willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a high-profile deportee originally from El Salvador. According to Politico, efforts to persuade...

Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal

CAPE TOWN :Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to...

Haaland's latest milestone, Brazil's No 9 battle and unlikely qualifiers – The Briefing

Welcome to The Briefing, where The Athletic discusses three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s football. This edition, Norway hammered Israel 5-0 as Erling Haaland reached another milestone, Brazil finally refound their mojo...

Top 10 Strongest African Passports (2025) - Where does Nigeria rank?

Travel freedom remains a reflection of how far a nation’s diplomacy and reputation can carry its citizens. The Henley Passport Index, widely recognized as the world’s most authoritative passport ranking, measures this by counting the number of...

Standard Bank Pushes African Exporters Toward China Market Goldmine

As African small businesses struggle with shrinking Western markets and currency volatility, Standard Bank is steering exporters toward China’s vast consumer base through strategic positioning at next month’s Shanghai trade expo. The eighth China...

Turning China trade potential into growth reality for African entrepreneurs

As African economies face shifting supply chains, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) presents a gateway to the world’s largest consumer base. For African SMEs, accessing China is about scale and sustainability. With China already Africa’s...