Goal highlight some of the Blue Sharks capable of preventing Gernot Rohr’s side from maintaining an unblemished run in World Cup qualifying
Cape Verde vs Nigeria
Both sides clash in Mindelo on Tuesday, with the hosts looking to supplant the altered African giants in the table by picking up maximum points.
Vozinha
One of AEL Limassol’s key players, Vozinha ought to retain his place between the sticks for Nigeria’s visit.
Vozinha couldn’t keep a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s 1-1 stalemate last time out but will hope an attack without Kelechi Iheanacho isn’t as sharp on Tuesday evening.
Stopira
The Cape Verde captain has been talking tough about his nation’s chances and seems motivated to hurt Gernot Rohr’s team on Tuesday.
Despite his position at left-back, Stopira could be a threat pushing forward on the overlap.
Julio Tavares
Scorer in their 1-1 draw against the Central African Republic, the striker will look to punish a defence that has barely played together in a competitive fixture.
The 32-year-old frontman will look to double his tally in qualifying when he goes up against Chidozie Awaziem and Kenneth Omeruo.
Kenny Rocha Santos
The 21-year-old Oostende midfielder believes in the Blue Sharks’ quality to hurt their illustrious visitors and is one of Bubista’s younger legs in the middle of the park.
Santos could play an important role in Cape Verde’s midfield looking to dominate a Nigeria side without Wilfred Ndidi.
Ryan Mendes
The versatile attacker has what it takes to inflict some amount of damage on the Super Eagles, with his knack for getting into promising positions in the attacking third.
Mendes is a menace in wide areas and his skill set means Rohr’s team have to manacle him on Tuesday evening.
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