The Africa Cup of Nations may have already witnessed the best goal of the 2023 tournament in Cape Verde’s 3-0 win over Mozambique.
Cape Verde have been one of the surprise packages of the competition so far with successive group stages victories securing their place in the last 16.
However, their dominant showing over Mozambique included an outrageous first half goal from Rayo Vallecano striker Bebe.
The 33-year-old has only managed two La Liga goals for Rayo so far this season but he saved a special one for his national side with wild 40-yard direct free kick.
His unstoppable effort left Mozambique keeper Hernâni Siluane with no chance and it provided a springboard for Cape Verde to cruise on to victory.
Bebe was replaced in the closing stages, as head coach Bubista looks to protect his experienced striker, and if he can reproduce that form again in the Ivory Coast, Cape Verde could be real dark horses contenders in the weeks ahead.
Fababprsyz
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the cape Verde was colonized by Portugal and the speak Portuguese.
Stingr
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Goal was an absolute stunner ☄️
jazdnosy
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Take nothing out of that goal but the goalkeeper is very poor.
Chocboi78
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I always knew he would score a rocket. Always trying outrageous shots from outside the box right from his man United days
mwela-chinyanta
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cape verde and Portugal av things in common Nani of man u is also from cape verde and also play for Portugal
So is ronaldo
sazdltuyz
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I'm confused with this guy is he from Portugal or Cape Verde
cape verde and Portugal av things in common Nani of man u is also from cape verde and also play for Portugal
Joyaepyz
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the keeper was poor he must play in the saudi league
leebaba
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Cape Verde but born in Portugal
rafaeljoel
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I'm confused with this guy is he from Portugal or Cape Verde