Tag: Cape Verde

Hakimi crowned Africa’s best as Morocco dominate awards night

Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
November 2025

Achraf Hakimi has been named African Player of the Year after a treble-winning season with Paris Saint-Germain, beating Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen as he capped a landmark awards night that also recognised Morocco’s growing influence across men’s and women’s football. Recovering from a serious ankle sprain, Hakimi is racing to be fit to lead hosts Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, while team-mates Ghizlane Chebbak and Yassine Bounou, rising star Othmane Maamma and coach Bubista of Cape Verde also collected major continental honours.

Curacao make World Cup history as smallest nation ever to qualify

Curacao national team
November 2025

Curacao drew 0-0 with Jamaica to top Group B on 12 points from six games and book their first ever World Cup place, becoming the smallest nation by size and population to qualify for the tournament and surpassing Iceland’s 2018 landmark on the global stage. The achievement caps a remarkable rise since Curacao became a separate country in 2010, climbing from FIFA ranking 150 to 82 and joining Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan as debutants for 2026, while Jamaica coach Steve McClaren resigned immediately after failing to clinch qualification.

Onana Clashes With Fan After Cameroon Loss

Andre Onana (Manchester United/Cameroon)
September 2025

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was filmed angrily shoving a fan after Cameroon’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Cape Verde, a game in which he was criticised for failing to close down the scorer Dailon Livramento for the winning goal. Frustration boiled over as Onana, already under fire for frequent errors, clashed with a supporter seeking a selfie, leading to a scuffle and a thrown water bottle. His decline has prompted United to sign Senne Lammens, with Onana expected to join Trabzonspor on loan.

Onana savaged after Cameroon error amid Trabzonspor loan

André Onana (Cameroon)
September 2025

Andre Onana endured fresh humiliation as his blunder gifted Cape Verde a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win. The 29-year-old, already cast aside at Manchester United, faced brutal online criticism as fans branded him the “worst goalkeeper alive” after his latest concetrate lapse. Livramento’s solo run exposed Onana’s weak attempt at a stop, sparking outrage on social media and fueling doubts over his career trajectory. Once Inter Milan’s Champions League finalist, he is now surplus at United and preparing for a loan move to Trabzonspor.

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