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Cape Verde vs Mozambique Tips - Draw Expected at the Africa Cup of Nations

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 18 Jan 2024

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Tips for Cape Verde vs Mozambique in AFCON on Friday
Cape Verde have drawn 6 of their last 12 matches at AFCON
Will we see a winner in Group B?

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Mozambique have drawn their last 2 matches (Getty)

Cape Verde vs Mozambique Predictions

Cape Verde and Mozambique had positive starts at the Africa Cup of Nations. This should be a close match with a draw on the card in Abidjan.

Cape Verde vs Mozambique Predictions
Stats
Head to Head
Cape Verde Form
Cape Verde Squad & Team News
Mozambique Form
Mozambique Squad & Team News

Stats

Cape Verde have drawn 6 of their last 12 matches (Africa Cup of Nations).
Mozambique have drawn their last 2 matches.
Mozambique have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches (Africa Cup of Nations).

Head to Head

Cape Verde have a 2-1 advantage against Mozambique with 1 draw in 4 matches.

Cape Verde Form

Cape Verde competed in two World Cup qualifiers in November, a 0-0 draw against Angola followed by a 2-0 win in Eswatini where Ryan Mendes and Jamiro Monteiro scored.

Bubista’s side lost 2-0 in a friendly in Tunisia last week.

The Blue Sharks got off to a winning start at the Africa Cup of Nations. Jamiro Monteiro opened the scoring against Ghana, Garry Rodrigues coming off the bench to make it 2-1 in the 91st minute.

Cape Verde Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Vozinha, Márcio Rosa, Dylan Silva

Defenders: Stopira, Pico, Dylan Tavares, Diney, João Paulo, Logan Costa, João Correia, Steven Moreira

Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro, Kenny Rocha Santos, Patrick Andrade, Deroy Duarte, Cuca, Kevin Pina, Laros Duarte

Forwards: Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Bebé, Gilson Tavares Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Bryan Teixeira

Bruno Varela, Ponck, Steve Furtado, Steven Fortès, Hélder Tavares, Júlio Tavares and Lisandro Semedo miss out after being named in the preliminary squad.

Djaniny is injured and Hélio Varela withdrew.

Ryan Mendes has scored 15 goals in 70 internationals.

Mozambique Form

Mozambique competed in two World Cup Qualifiers in November, a 3-2 win in Botswana followed by a 2-0 defeat against Algeria.

Chiquinho Conde’s side then played two friendlies, a 2-0 win against Lesotho and a 1-1 draw against Botswana.

The Mambas fell behind in the 2nd minute against Egypt before Witi and Clesio scored to establish a 2-1 lead. They almost held on, conceding a penalty in the 96th minute with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.

Mozambique Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Ernani, Ivane Urrubal, Fazito

Defenders: Mexer, Edmilson Dove, Reinildo Mandava, Nené, Nanani, Bruno Langa, Domingos Macandza, David Malembana

Midfielders: Domingues, Shaquille, Amadú, João Bonde, Guima, Alfons Amade

Forwards: Clésio, Witi, Gildo, Stanley Ratifo, Geny Catamo, Lau King

Víctor Guambe, Francisco Muchanga, Martinho Thauzene, Manuel Kambala, Telinho, Isac de Carvalho and Luís Miquissone were left out after being named in the preliminary squad.

Clésio has scored 10 goals in 48 internationals.

Verdict

Cape Verde v Mozambique

Cape Verde and Mozambique come into this match full of confidence after positive starts at AFCON. I am expecting a tight clash to end in a 1-1 draw.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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