Cape Verde aim to showcase nation and compete at World Cup, says manager Bubista

Cape Verde's national football team manager, Bubista, articulated a profound sense of pride and purpose as his team prepares for their inaugural World Cup appearance. Facing a formidable opponent in Spain for their opening match, Bubista stressed that the team's goal extends beyond mere participation.

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We want to display our country, so it's an amazing opportunity to be able to show our country to the world.

"We want to display our country, so it's an amazing opportunity to be able to show our country to the world," Bubista told reporters. He views the qualification as a significant cultural and musical achievement, reflecting the spirit of the Cape Verdean people who embrace challenges and difficulties.

The manager emphasized that the team's identity is rooted in overcoming adversity. "Our flag will be flying, that is the main thing, among the flags of the strongest teams in the world," he stated, underscoring the importance of representing their nation on the global stage.

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We didn't come here just to take part, we came here to compete, and that is clear for our team.

Bubista made it clear that Cape Verde is not in the tournament simply to make up the numbers. "We didn't come here just to take part, we came here to compete, and that is clear for our team," he asserted. He expressed confidence in the team's maturity and readiness to play offensively, aiming to prove their capabilities throughout the competition.

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Our flag will be flying, that is the main thing, among the flags of the strongest teams in the world.