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A Primer on the Leagues of Cabo Verde
History, structure, competitions, teams to watch, and other knowledge to get you familiar with football in Cabo Verde.
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For those interested I put together a primer on the leagues of Cabo Verde. It covers the different regional leagues, how they relate to the national competitions, as well as some information on teams and records for each of the islands.
A day late but the latest Weekly Roundup has been posted. Continued shenanigans in Santo Antão Sul, Scorpion Vermelho continue to dominate Santiago Norte, and regional football moves closer on the island of Maio.
Weekly Roundup | 01/25/2026
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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January 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A day late but the latest Weekly Roundup has been posted. Continued shenanigans in Santo Antão Sul, Scorpion Vermelho continue to dominate Santiago Norte, and regional football moves closer on the island of Maio.
Two games in Santiago Sul today. Bairro - Desportivo and Relâmpago - Ribeira Grande
January 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Two games in Santiago Sul today. Bairro - Desportivo and Relâmpago - Ribeira Grande
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Given the current environment, just a reminder that I wrote a book about football against fascism 📘
So, if anyone needs a podcast guest or visiting lecturer on this topic, please drop me a DM!
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/defiant
So, if anyone needs a podcast guest or visiting lecturer on this topic, please drop me a DM!
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/defiant
The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism
The Defiant charts a century of football-based activism against fascism and the far right - from the 1920s to the present day. Discover the role that footballers, fans, coaches and officials played in...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Given the current environment, just a reminder that I wrote a book about football against fascism 📘
So, if anyone needs a podcast guest or visiting lecturer on this topic, please drop me a DM!
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/defiant
So, if anyone needs a podcast guest or visiting lecturer on this topic, please drop me a DM!
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/defiant
🇨🇻 Another week, another roundup
Varandinha withdraws from Santiago Norte
Cup action continues
Cabo Verde learns its group for the upcoming WAFCON
All this and more.
Varandinha withdraws from Santiago Norte
Cup action continues
Cabo Verde learns its group for the upcoming WAFCON
All this and more.
Weekly Roundup | 01/19/2026
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🇨🇻 Another week, another roundup
Varandinha withdraws from Santiago Norte
Cup action continues
Cabo Verde learns its group for the upcoming WAFCON
All this and more.
Varandinha withdraws from Santiago Norte
Cup action continues
Cabo Verde learns its group for the upcoming WAFCON
All this and more.
Happy Dia da Liberdade e Democracia, the 35th anniversary to the first multiparty elections in Cabo Verde!
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Happy Dia da Liberdade e Democracia, the 35th anniversary to the first multiparty elections in Cabo Verde!
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The stories we grew up with.
Retro Football launches Wednesday at 7pm.
Retro Football launches Wednesday at 7pm.
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The stories we grew up with.
Retro Football launches Wednesday at 7pm.
Retro Football launches Wednesday at 7pm.
Check out the latest roundup. FCF election results, some second division results (but not all), and potential sticker designs.
Weekly Roundup | 01/12/2026
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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January 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Check out the latest roundup. FCF election results, some second division results (but not all), and potential sticker designs.
First Weekly Roundup of 2026, come for the bus picture, stay for a story about email typos.
Weekly Roundup | 01/05/2026
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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January 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
First Weekly Roundup of 2026, come for the bus picture, stay for a story about email typos.
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📌 6/16 nations confirmed their spots in the 2025 AFCON - Knockouts Bracket:
🇲🇱 Mali (2A)
🇪🇬 Egypt (1B)
🇿🇦 South Africa (2B)
🇲🇦 Morocco (1A)
🇩🇿 Algeria (1E)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (1C)
🇲🇱 Mali (2A)
🇪🇬 Egypt (1B)
🇿🇦 South Africa (2B)
🇲🇦 Morocco (1A)
🇩🇿 Algeria (1E)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (1C)
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📌 6/16 nations confirmed their spots in the 2025 AFCON - Knockouts Bracket:
🇲🇱 Mali (2A)
🇪🇬 Egypt (1B)
🇿🇦 South Africa (2B)
🇲🇦 Morocco (1A)
🇩🇿 Algeria (1E)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (1C)
🇲🇱 Mali (2A)
🇪🇬 Egypt (1B)
🇿🇦 South Africa (2B)
🇲🇦 Morocco (1A)
🇩🇿 Algeria (1E)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (1C)
New Weekly Roundup now complete with its own soundtrack
We cover the leagues and cup competitions as well as a playoff game in São Vicente to determine who gets to take Farense's place in the 1st Division after the club withdrew from competitions.
We cover the leagues and cup competitions as well as a playoff game in São Vicente to determine who gets to take Farense's place in the 1st Division after the club withdrew from competitions.
Weekly Roundup | 12/29/2025
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
New Weekly Roundup now complete with its own soundtrack
We cover the leagues and cup competitions as well as a playoff game in São Vicente to determine who gets to take Farense's place in the 1st Division after the club withdrew from competitions.
We cover the leagues and cup competitions as well as a playoff game in São Vicente to determine who gets to take Farense's place in the 1st Division after the club withdrew from competitions.
Victory for a lusophone nation at AFCON.
Mozambique win an AFCON match for the first time in their history, beating Gabon 3-2 in an entertaining game in Agadir.
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Victory for a lusophone nation at AFCON.
If you've ever wondered why there are 11 different clubs called Académica in Cabo Verde you might be interested in the latest newsletter.
Cape and Crests: The Visual Language of Académica in Cabo Verde
A look into what visual identity can tell us about Cabo Verde and its relationship to Académica de Coimbra in Portugal.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If you've ever wondered why there are 11 different clubs called Académica in Cabo Verde you might be interested in the latest newsletter.
Updating the database again but this time the island of Sal
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Updating the database again but this time the island of Sal
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Weekly Roundup | 12/22/2025
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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December 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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The final of the São Vicente Torneio de Abertura ends 0-0. Mindelense and Académica head straight to penalties.
December 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The final of the São Vicente Torneio de Abertura ends 0-0. Mindelense and Académica head straight to penalties.
It is a battle of first and last in the regional league of Santiago Sul today as Boavista take on struggling Unidos do Norte
December 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It is a battle of first and last in the regional league of Santiago Sul today as Boavista take on struggling Unidos do Norte
The second semifinal in the Torneio de Abertura on São Vicente starts in just a bit seeing Amarante host Académica do Mindelo.
December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The second semifinal in the Torneio de Abertura on São Vicente starts in just a bit seeing Amarante host Académica do Mindelo.
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FIFA World Cup fan fests have always been free, but not for 2026. Yet another way this World Cup is set up to exploit football fans.
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
FIFA World Cup fan fests have always been free, but not for 2026. Yet another way this World Cup is set up to exploit football fans.
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A graphic from Football Supporters Europe showing how many tickets FIFA's new $60 tier actually accounts for.
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A graphic from Football Supporters Europe showing how many tickets FIFA's new $60 tier actually accounts for.
Semifinals of the Torneio de Abertura in São Vicente kickoff with Mindelense - Batuque.
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Semifinals of the Torneio de Abertura in São Vicente kickoff with Mindelense - Batuque.
Working on improving our historic database of results. Here's results from the last few years from the island of Maio. Check out other islands at www.basofu.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Working on improving our historic database of results. Here's results from the last few years from the island of Maio. Check out other islands at www.basofu.com
New Weekly Roundup
- Football returns to the island of Brava
- Cabo Verde Women's National team rises 7 places in FIFA rankings
- An interesting halftime speech
- Football returns to the island of Brava
- Cabo Verde Women's National team rises 7 places in FIFA rankings
- An interesting halftime speech
Weekly Roundup | 12/14/2025
A weekly roundup of all things football in Cabo Verde
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December 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
New Weekly Roundup
- Football returns to the island of Brava
- Cabo Verde Women's National team rises 7 places in FIFA rankings
- An interesting halftime speech
- Football returns to the island of Brava
- Cabo Verde Women's National team rises 7 places in FIFA rankings
- An interesting halftime speech
Women's national team rises 7 places in latest FIFA rankings! #TubarõesAzuis #CaboVerde
Tubarões Azuis Feminino move up 7 places in FIFA rankings — Basofu
WAFCON qualification has improved the FIFA rankings for the Women’s national team. The Blue Sharks now occupy the 119th place but are on an astronomical rise as you can see from the plot below.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Women's national team rises 7 places in latest FIFA rankings! #TubarõesAzuis #CaboVerde
Regional league gets started this weekend in São Nicolau with a battle of the Reds.
Campeonato regional gets underway in São Nicolau — Basofu
Ultramarina and Atlético will start the regional championship of São Nicolau on Saturday. The two teams met recently in the Supertaça which saw Atlético prevail. The game is scheduled for 4pm local ti...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Regional league gets started this weekend in São Nicolau with a battle of the Reds.
President encourages Maio to hold league this year
Cabo Verde President encourages clubs to organize league this year — Basofu
José Maria Neves, President of Cabo Verde, met with sports leaders from the island of Maio and encouraged the to organize a regional championship this year. “I wanted to have this meeting precisely ...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
President encourages Maio to hold league this year