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Cape Verde Welcomes 'Blue Sharks' Home After Historic World Cup Run

Cape Verde Welcomes 'Blue Sharks' Home After Historic World Cup Run

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Cape Verde Welcomes 'Blue Sharks' Home After Historic World Cup RunThousands of fans transformed the airport in Praia into a carnival, chanting for Cape... 05.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Cape Verde Welcomes 'Blue Sharks' Home After Historic World Cup RunThousands of fans transformed the airport in Praia into a carnival, chanting for Cape Verde's national football team—the tournament's second-smallest nation—who held Spain and Uruguay to draws before pushing reigning champions Argentina to extra time in a thrilling knockout match."It is a very great moment for us to be here with our people," goalkeeper Vozinha told media. The team's arrival coincided with Cape Verde's 51st Independence Day, adding to the national pride.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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