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30 Jun 2026, 17:17

President Kabo-Verde claims what can beat Argentina 1-0

  • President Kabo-Verde Jozé Maria Neves predicts a 1-0 win for Argentina in the 1/8 final
  • Kabo-Verde opened the match with a goal, while the other H group favorites, Uruguay, responded with a goal from a penalty
  • The match between Argentina and Kabo-Verde is scheduled for 22:00 GMT

President Kabo-Verde Jozé Maria Neves said, ahead of the 1/8 final, that the match could end in a 1-0 victory for Argentina.

“With all due respect to Neves, regardless of the outcome, the team’s chances are not affected, and there will be no reason to panic,” the president said. “The win will depend on the players’ performance.”

The match between Argentina and Kabo-Verde is set to kick off in May at 22:00 GMT. Neves believes the “delayed” Kabo-Verde team will play “with discipline” and “will come out strong” in the tournament.

Kabo-Verde opened the first half with a goal. The team entered the match with confidence. However, the Uruguayan team responded with a goal from a penalty, which ultimately decided the outcome.

Meanwhile, the match is also expected to be intense, with Kabo-Verde’s president predicting a 1-0 win in the 1/8 final. Didier Duarte, who was present, believes the match will be decided by the players’ discipline and their ability to execute the game plan.

Tags: Sport/Football

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