Cape Verde’s national football team was greeted by tens of thousands of passionate supporters upon their return to Praia following an extraordinary run at the World Cup finals. The Blue Sharks landed in the capital on Sunday after falling to reigning champions Argentina in a thrilling knockout stage encounter.
The airport brought to a standstill as jubilant fans transformed the arrivals area into a vibrant street carnival. Drums thundered, supporters danced joyfully, and the nation’s flag waved proudly throughout the celebration.
Goalkeeper Vozinha, whose outstanding performances captured global admiration, addressed the emotional homecoming. “It is a very great moment for us to be here with our people,” he told the BBC, reflecting the collective pride of a nation proud of its team’s remarkable achievement on football’s biggest stage.
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