Read some lessons learned as Cape Verde are knocked out and Mali beat hosts South Africa on penalties at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kwadwo Asamoah in action for Ghana against Cape Verde
Cape Verde prove that size doesn’t matter
Before the tournament, it’s fair to say that Cape Verde were touted as the potential whipping boys of Group A.
With a population of just under 500,000, they are the smallest country to ever compete in the Africa Cup of Nations but the tournament debutants gave a performance worthy of respect.
Their exit to Ghana was the only loss they suffered in the tournament and at times, they looked the superior team.
Much has been made of the fact that players like Manchester United winger Nani have opted against representing the Blue Sharks but with their stock on the rise, the Islanders are in for a bright future and can leave South Africa with their heads held high.
Gyan’s Ghana have much to improve on
On paper, a 2-0 win over a confident Cape Verde side is a goo...
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