Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (C) attends a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (L) speaks with the president of the Cape Verdean Football Federation Mario Semedo (R) during a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (C) speaks during a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (C) attends a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (C) arrives ahead of a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Silveria Nedio "Nita", historic manager of the Cape Verde women's national football team and director of the Bola Pra Frente football academy looks on during practice in Praia, on May 22, 2026. Bola Pra Frente is considered one of the most renowned football academies in Cape Verde, with former students Joao Paulo Fernandes and Kevin Pina being part of the national team set to compete at the World Cup 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Silveria Nedio "Nita", historic manager of the Cape Verde women's national football team and director of the Bola Pra Frente football academy, talks to football students during practice in Praia, on May 22, 2026. Bola Pra Frente is considered one of the most renowned football academies in Cape Verde, with former students Joao Paulo Fernandes and Kevin Pina being part of the national team set to compete at the World Cup 2026. Bola Pra Frente is considered one of the most renowned football academies in Cape Verde, with former students Joao Paulo Fernandes and Kevin Pina being part of the national team set to compete at the World Cup 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Neves (L) arrives ahead of a book launch about the national football team at the Cape Verdean Football Federation offices in Praia, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)