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LIVE: Cape Verde vs Liberia | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

LIVE: Cape Verde vs Liberia | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Cape Verde takes the win in a match against Liberia that had everything, personal duels and defensive errors that led to incredible goals.

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Cape Verde takes the win in a match that had everything — personal duels and defensive errors that led to incredible goals. Liberia managed to pull one back late and heads into its next match of the campaign with a challenge ahead. The scorers for Cape Verde were Santos, Djé Tavares, Dailon Livramento, and Derensili Sanches Fernandes; on the other side, Liberia's goals came from Franklin Nyenetue and Ayouba Kosiah.

94' GOOOAL for Liberia!

Scoreboard: 4-2

Ayouba Kosiah scores from the penalty spot to make it 4-2 in stoppage time

91' GOOOAL for Cape Verde!

Scoreboard: 4-1

Derensili Sanches Fernandes scores after a shot from just inside the edge of the box

81' The scoreline holds

Despite further Cape Verdean efforts and isolated chances, the score has not been able to change.

71' Cooling break

68' Attempts without clear chances

Despite both teams' attempts to change the scoreline, everything remains the same

54' Cape Verde's attempts

After some attacking spells from Liberia, Cape Verde tries to extend the lead, but the goalkeeper denies them the goal.

45' Start of the second half

45' End of the first half

Scoreboard: 3-1

43' GOOOAL for Cape Verde!

Scoreboard: 3-1

Dailon Livramento, capitalizing on a marking error by Liberia's defense, extends the lead once more just before halftime.

38' GOOOAL for Cape Verde!

Scoreboard: 2-1

And from a cornerkick, Djé Tavares heads it in to turn the game around and put Cape Verde in front

36' GOOOAL for Liberia!

Scoreboard: 1-1

After several attempts by Liberia, Franklin Nyenetue unleashed a corner-bound thunderbolt and Vozinha couldn't get there. Everything starts over — this match is level at 1-1.

29' Cooling break

22' Defensive errors

Despite some defensive errors from Vozinha and the Cape Verdean defenders, the match remains 1-0

11' High pressure

Liberia tries to play out from the back after the early blow, but the Cape Verdean side applies a high press and looks to force an error.

5' GOALLLL for Cape Verde!

Scoreboard: 1-0

After an unfinished play in Liberia's box, Santos scores to put the Cape Verdean side ahead.

1' Kick-off

Cape Verde and Liberia face each other in this match, which is crucial for their paths toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The initial line-up of Liberia

The initial line-up of Cape Verde

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Cape Verde vs Liberia: How and Where to Watch the Match LIVE

Cape Verde will host Liberia on Friday, November 13, for Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The encounter will take place at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

Fans in the United States can follow the match through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with English-language streaming coverage beginning at 10:50 AM ET.

Both teams have lost their opening two matches. Cape Verde sits third in Group K ahead of Liberia on goals scored, with both nations sharing an identical goal difference of −3.

How Cape Verde Comes Into the Match

Cape Verde enters Friday's encounter under pressure after a disappointing start to its qualification campaign.

The Blue Sharks began Group K with a 3-1 defeat against Mali on September 25.

Sidny Lopes Cabral scored Cape Verde's only goal, but an early strike from Martial Tia and a brace from Dorgeles Nene secured victory for Mali.

Four days later, Cape Verde suffered another setback, losing 2-1 against Rwanda at home. Gilson Benchimol opened the scoring in the 40th minute, but goals from Claude Niyomugabo and Elie Iradukunda turned the match around.

Head coach Humberto Bettencourt has made several changes to his squad for the Liberia double-header. His 26-player selection includes captain Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, and Dailon Livramento. Among the additions are Yuran Fernandes, David Moreira, Leandro Andrade, and Ieltsin Camões.

Just four months ago, Cape Verde was celebrating a historic run at its first FIFA World Cup. The Blue Sharks reached the Round of 32 and pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before suffering a dramatic 3-2 defeat. However, that remarkable achievement has been followed by a disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, with Humberto Bettencourt's side still searching for its first points.

Cape Verde will attempt to use home advantage to claim its first points and close the gap on the group leaders.

How Liberia Comes Into the Match

Liberia travels to Praia facing a similar challenge after two consecutive defeats.

The Lone Star opened the qualification campaign with a 3-1 loss against Rwanda on September 25.

Sylvanus Nimely scored Liberia's only goal, while Abeddy Biramahire, Leroy-Jacques Mickels, and Joy-Lance Mickels found the net for Rwanda.

Four days later, Liberia suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Mali.

Martial Tia scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute.

Head coach Mohammed Erradi has named a 24-player squad for the two upcoming encounters.

The selection includes Sampson Dweh, Divine Teah, Ayouba Kosiah, and Kpah Sherman, alongside returning attacking options William Gibson and Ralph Weah.

However, Liberia will be without captain Oscar Dorley, who has been ruled out through injury.

Cape Verde vs Liberia: A Must-Win Encounter in Group K

The qualification race has become increasingly challenging for both nations.

Rwanda and Mali lead Group K with six points each, while Cape Verde and Liberia remain without a point.

The top two teams will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The teams will meet again on Tuesday, November 17, in Monrovia, Liberia.

With the leaders already six points ahead, these back-to-back encounters offer both nations an important opportunity to recover ground before the final qualifying matches in March 2027.