Cape Verde completed its stunning run through World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win over Eswatini on Monday at the National Stadium in Praia. sending a nation with a population under 600,000 to this summer’s tournament proper.

The Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks) had only reached their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, and were expected to compete for second in Group D at CAF World Cup qualifying after being drawn with Cameroon.

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Led by manager Bubista, however, Cape Verde went unbeaten at home, winning four of five matches and not allowing a goal on home soil. That included a 1-0 win over Cameroon and helped offset a 4-1 loss in Yaounde.

Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo, and Stopira scored goals just after halftime on Monday, rendering Cameroon’s re

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