Cape Verde vs Mauritania Prediction & Betting Tips (29 January)

Cape Verde gave their opponents no respite in the group stage, taking seven points, two wins and a draw. Two victories which were written against Ghana 1-2 in the last moments and more calmly against Mozambique without conceding a goal 3-0. On the last day, already qualified, the Cape Verdeans simply disgusted Egypt in the obligation to achieve a result to qualify 2-2. Conclusion, first in their group, the Blue Sharks want to do better than two years ago, eliminated in the round of 16 and given their level of play in this CAN, can literally claim the last four. Incredible but true, Mauritania wrote the most beautiful in its history on the last day of the group stage by beating Algeria 1-0.

A significant success since it is initially the first in a CAN for this selection, it also allowed him to qualify for the round of 16 without forgetting that he quite simply eliminated one of the selections favorites Algeria. Worse still, this victory put an end to the Belmadi cycle with the Fennecs. In short, a day of celebration for the Mauritanians who certainly did not expect to come out of such a tough group with Algeria, Angola and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, this success put an end to a series of six matches without success in all competitions.

The huge positive point for this selection is its diversity in the scorers department, no player has scored more than two goals in the competition but Benchimol (Benfica), Mendes (Karagümrük), Bebe (Rayo Vallecano) without forgetting Kevin Lenini (Krasnodar), Monteiro (MLS) and Bryan Teixeira (Sturm Graz) have planted their little pawn in this CAN. Note also the presence of Garry Rodrigues (Akaragücü, 8 goals in 51 caps) and the residents of France, Costa (Toulouse) and Tavares (Bastia, 20 sel). To discuss the absences, let's start with the striker Djaniny (6 goals in 35 caps, injured or even Julio Tavares (8 pawns in 48 caps) and the midfielder of Tondela, Helder Tavares. The defender of Rouen, Fortes (13 caps) ) was not called up.   Opposite, the national hero is called Yali Dellahi who against Algeria, as the only scorer, scored his 3rd goal in the selection (68 caps). A goal which is worth gold since it marked the qualification of his team and a historic first therefore. It is true that when we look at the strength of this Mauritanian selection, we wonder how it is possible that it is successful in eliminating a team like Algeria.

This is the beauty of football, the truth on the ground comes first before the truth on paper. The top scorer in activity is none other than Al Jazira striker, Aboubakar Kamara ( 8 goals in 22 selections) who as a bonus, plays as a supersub and not a starter. Let us still note the significant packages for the competition of Moctar Sidi El Hacen (9 goals in 54 selections), Mouhamed Soueid (3 goals in 20 sel) and Mamadou Niass (5 goals in 45 sel). Probable lineups for Cape Verde - Mauritania: Cape Verde: Vozhina - Moreira, Costa, Lopes, Joao Paulo - Duarte, Lenini, Monteiro - Mendes, Bebe, Jovane .Mauritania: Niasse - Keita, Dellahi, Ba, Diaw - Gassama - Amar, Thiam, Mouhsine, Koita - Anne.