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Africa-Press – Cape verde. <\/strong><\/span>The city of Sa\u0303o Filipe, capital of Fogo Island, is experiencing moments of pure “emotion and euphoria” this afternoon with the historic qualification of the Cape Verdean national soccer team for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

This is the first time in the history of independent Cape Verde that the national soccer team has qualified for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

During the game, the atmosphere was one of anticipation, and the city was plunged into near-silence, broken only by the sound of radios and television broadcasts in bars and businesses.<\/p>\n

However, everything changed with Cape Verde’s first goal, which sent the first car horns honking and shouts of hope echoing through the streets. With the second goal, the excitement overflowed and the celebrations began to gain momentum, even before the final whistle and with the score at 3-0.<\/p>\n

Despite prolonged and frequent power outages in several neighborhoods, which prevented many from watching the game on television, the fans didn’t give up, and many turned to mobile apps and cell phone broadcasts to follow the decisive moment, as Inforpress found during a tour of the neighborhoods of Sa\u0303o Filipe.<\/p>\n

The city’s bars became gathering points, with small groups gathering to support the team, sharing their excitement and joy. As soon as the referee blew the final whistle, the streets of Sa\u0303o Filipe transformed into a “sea of \u200b\u200bcelebration.”<\/p>\n

Cars paraded, honking horns, waving flags, and shouting victory, while hundreds of people took to the streets in every neighborhood, a true spontaneous carnival of patriotism and joy.<\/p>\n

The celebrations were not limited to the city; reports from the island’s interior and other municipalities confirm that all of Fogo is celebrating, with expressions of pride and emotion.<\/p>\n

The joy takes on even greater meaning in 2025, as Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of national independence, making this sporting feat even more symbolic.<\/p>\n

Cape Verde’s qualification for the World Cup represents an unprecedented milestone in the history of national sport and reinforces the sense of unity, identity, and hope of an entire people.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Cape verde<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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