Cape Verde moved closer to securing their first points of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign after taking a 3-1 lead into half-time against Liberia on Friday.
The Blue Sharks made a fast start, with Ayoni Santos putting them ahead in the fifth minute. Liberia responded through Franklin Daddys, who levelled the match in the 36th minute.
Their equaliser lasted only two minutes. Dje Tavares restored Cape Verde’s lead in the 38th minute before Dailon Livramento added a third goal in the 43rd minute.
The result leaves Cape Verde in a strong position heading into the second half of this third-round fixture. Liberia must find a response after the break if they are to recover from the two-goal deficit and remain in contention.
