AFCON

Late Mendes penalty sends Cape Verde past Mauritania and into AFCON quarter-finals

Cape Verde achieved a significant milestone as they secured their inaugural victory in the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, their triumph did not come easily, as they had to put in a tremendous effort before Ryan Mendes' (34) penalty in the 88th minute sealed the win against their West African counterparts, Mauritania, in the scorching heat of Abidjan.