Cape Verde Reach First World Cup After Fairytale Qualifying Run
Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon.
The West African side will become the second-smallest nation by population to play at the World Cup finals.
They won in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran Stopira, overcoming first-half nerves.
- Cape Verde finished Group D on 23 points, four ahead of Cameroon.
- Cameroon, with eight previous World Cup finals appearances, were held at home to a goalless draw by Angola.
Cape Verde's campaign was a fairytale, resulting in their first-ever World Cup appearance.
Author's summary: Cape Verde qualifies for World Cup.