Egyptian National Team Faces Cape Verde in 2025 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers

The Egyptian national team is set to begin its qualifying campaign for the 2025 African Cup of Nations against host Cape Verde on September 6.

The Egyptian team is part of Group Three in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside teams from Cape Verde, Botswana, and Mauritania.

Hossam Hasan’s side will play two matches this month in the African qualifiers, hosting Cape Verde in the first round on September 6 and then traveling to Botswana in the second round on the 10th of the same month.

Cape Verde National Team Squad to Face Egypt

The Cape Verde national team has announced its squad to face the Egyptian national team in the African Nations Qualifiers, consisting of 24 players:

Goalkeepers:

• Josimer Diaz “Focinha” (Chavez, Portugal)
• Bruno Faria (Vitoria SC, Portugal)
• Dylan Silva (Sportiste, Bulgaria)

Defensive Line:

• Roberto Lopez “Pico” (Shamrock Rovers, Ireland)
• Edelson Borges “Dini” (Al Batayeh, United Arab Emirates)
• Logan Costa (Villarreal, Spain)
• Dylan Tavares (Bastia, France)
• Stephen Moreira (Columbus Crewe, USA)
• Kelvin Pires (SGK, Finland)
• Wagner Pena (Estoril Praia, Portugal)

Midfield:

• Patrick Andrade (Karabakh, Azerbaijan)
• Joao Paulo Fernandez (Sheriff of Moldova)
• Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets, Bulgaria)
• Kevin Pena (Krasnodar, Russia)
• Laros Duarte (Puskas Academy, Hungary)
• David Tavares (Gloria Buzau, Romania)
• Diogo Mendes (Romanian Rapid Bucharest)

Attacking Line:

• Ryan Mendes (Kogilispor, Turkey)
• Willy Semedo (Ammonia, Cyprus)
• Gilson Benchmuhl (Acorn Togliatti, Russia)
• Helio Faria (Gent, Belgium)
• Delon Liveramento (Hellas Verona, Italy)
• Patrick Fernandez (Maritimo, Portugal)
• Fabricio Garcia (Estoril Praia, Portugal)

Recent Performances of Cape Verde Players

Goalkeeping:

• Facinha: 3 matches, 3 goals conceded, 1 clean sheet
• Bruno Faria: 10 matches, 2 goals conceded, 8 clean sheets
• Dylan Silva: 5 matches, 5 goals conceded, 1 clean sheet

Defensive Line:

• Beko: 8 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Daini: 3 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Logan Costa: 3 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Dylan Tavares: 1 match, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Stephen Moreira: 28 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists
• Jack: 25 matches, 3 goals, 0 assists
• Wagner Pena: 4 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists

Midfield:

• Patrick Andrade: 7 matches, 2 goals, 1 assist
• Joao Paulo Fernandez: 8 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Deroy Duarte: 8 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Kevin Pena: 9 matches, 1 goal, 0 assists
• Laros Duarte: 2 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• David Tavares: 4 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Diogo Mendes: 2 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists

Offensive Line:

• Ryan Mendes: 3 matches, 2 goals, 0 assists
• Willy Semedo: 6 matches, 5 goals, 1 assist
• Gilson Benchmuhl: 6 matches, 0 goals, 1 assist
• Helio Faria: 3 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
• Delon Liveramento: 3 matches, 1 goal, 0 assists
• Patrick Fernandez: 3 matches, 2 goals, 1 assist
• Fabricio Garcia: 4 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists