Cape Verde Vs Egypt Preview
- Tournament: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
- Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 2025, Cape Verde will host the Group C table-toppers Egypt in a must-win encounter at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Friday, the hosts are eyeing to make a last-ditch effort to secure the spot in the main event next year in Morocco.
The Blues Sharks have only managed to accumulate three points in the qualification campaign with a single win in four matches which came against Mauritania. Whereas, suffered setbacks on three occasions. Meanwhile, the guests boast a perfect run in the qualifications campaign, picking 12 points by winning all of their matches and maintaining a 100% win record.
Earlier, these two sides locked horns in the den of the Pharaohs, when Egypt handed Cape Verde a 3-0 loss at Cairo International Stadium on September 7 2024. As of now, Egypt are sitting in first place with 12 points and Cape Verde are third on the Group C points table with 3 points in their account, the hosts have a slight chance of finishing second to secure the qualification.
Cape Verde National Football Team News
Cape Verde boss Bubista has included notable players like KAA Gent winger Hélio Varela, Hellas Verona forward Dailon Rocha Livramento, the midfielder, Patrick Andrade who has played a key role for his Qarabağ FK in the Azerbaijan league and UEFA Europa League outings. In defence, Columbus Crew Right back Steven Moreira and Villarreal centre-back Logan Costa will be in action for the hosts.
Egypt National Football Team News
The Pharaohs have a long list of absentees including their talisman and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is ruled out with injury for both fixtures after his request to withdraw his name from the squad was accepted by the Egypt federation. Other names consist, of Al Ahly trio Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany and Khaled Sobhi all missed the call-ups due to injuries. In response, Hossam Hassan has called the 28-year-old Mohamed Rabia, who i making his maiden national team appearance.
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Predicted Lineups
Cape Verde National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Varela
Defenders: Moreira, Lopes, Costa, Pina
Midfielders: Duarte, Lenini, Monteiro
Forwards: Mendes, Benchimol, Varela
Egypt National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: El Shenawy
Defenders: Ali Gabr, Abdelmonem, Hegazy, Hamdi
Midfielders: Ateya, Fathi, Hamada, Marmoush, Zico,
Forward: Mohamed
Cape Verde Vs Egypt Head-to-Head Record
Cape Verde and Egypt have only locked horns twice in 2024, their first meeting ended in a 2-2 draw in Group stages of the AFCON 2024 in January 2024. Whereas, the second time, they faced each other in the first leg of ongoing AFCON Qualifiers in Cario two months ago when Egypt took all three points to continue their winning streak in the campaign.
Recent head to head between Cape Verde and Egypt
| Result | Competition | Date |
| Egypt – Cape Verde | African Cup of Nations 2025 Qualifiers | September 06, 2024 |
| Cape Verde – Egypt | African Cup of Nations 2024 group stage | January 22, 2024 |
Key Players to Watch in Cape Verde Vs Egypt
Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde)
The left winger, Ryan Mendes is Cape Verde’s all time top scorer with 20 goals and won 80 International caps for the Blue Sharks, moreover, the 34-year-old has already scored 11 goals in the AFCON qualification in 34 appearances. Mendes netted a brace against Botswana in a 2-0 win to register Cape Verde’s only win in the Qualifiers.
Omar Marmoush (Egypt)
The 25-year-old forward is in red-hot form for his Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists across all competitions. Within just, 16 appearances he has racked up a staggering 24-goal contribution and will aim to extend his incredible form to International duty as well. In the absence of Mohamed Salah, he will act as their key figure in Egypt’s attack.
Cape Verde Vs Egypt Prediction
Caper Verde lost three of the four matches in the Group C and the visitors are unbeaten in all of their previous outings. Egypt will undoubtedly be the favourite in the fixture considering the quality of players, form and experience they will emerge as the winners. They have scored 10 goals in 4 matches, thus, we can expect goal-scoring action from the Guests. It should be a convincing 3-0 victory for seven-time AFCON Champions.
Predicted Score: Cape Verde 0-3 Egypt
Where to Watch Cape Verde Vs Egypt Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Apple TV |
| UK | FIFA+ |
| India | FanCode |
| Eygpt | beIN Sports MENA |
| Cape Verde | beIN Sports |
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FAQs
Q. When is Cape Verde Vs Egypt?
A. The AFCON Qualifiers between Cape Verde and Egypt will take place on Friday, 15 November 2024.
Q. Where to watch Cape Verde Vs Egypt live?
A. The fans watch Cape Verde Vs Egypt live on Apple TV, FIFA+ and Bein Sports.
Q. What is the predicted score for Cape Verde Vs Egypt?
A. The predicted score for Cape Verde Vs Egypt is 3-0 win to the visitors (Egypt)
Q. What is the head to head record for Cape Verde Vs Egypt?
A. In their two head to head meetings, Egypt have a single win and other fixtures concluded in a draw.