Mendes penalty propels Cape Verde into AFCON quarters with 1-0 win over Mauritania
A dramatic late penalty from Ryan Mendes secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Cape Verde over Mauritania, sending them through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Cape Verde entered the last-16 clash as clear favorites, having topped Group B undefeated ahead of powerhouses like Egypt and Ghana. Mauritania, on the other hand, […]