SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Cape Verde warned not to be underestimated at Wafcon debut
Forward Sandra Martins says the debutants can surprise at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Cape Verde Islands
team
Tournament
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Group
Group D
Opponents
Ghana, Cameroon, Mali
Opener
vs Ghana on Tuesday (17:00 GMT)
What happened. Cape Verde are making their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, and forward Sandra Martins has warned opponents not to underestimate them.
- Cape Verde beat Guinea and Mali in qualifiers.
- Martins aims for two wins and a quarter-final spot.
- Four semi-finalists qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup.
“I think we would do well, probably better than what people would think as new participants.”
— Sandra Martins
The tournament was postponed from March; Martins says the delay could be useful.
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