On May 18, Bubista announced the roster for the Cape Verde national football team, known as the Blue Sharks, as they prepare to compete in their first-ever World Cup. A total of 26 players have been selected to represent the nation at the tournament.
Cape Verde will face challenging opponents in the group stage, with matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia scheduled. Manager Pedro Brito, known as Bubista, revealed the lineup ahead of their historic journey to America.
The selected players include:
Goalkeepers
- Josimar Dias
- Márcio da Rosa
- Carlos Santos
Defenders
- Steven Moreira
- Pina Wagner
- Jean-Paul Fernandes
- Sidny Lopes Cabral
- Logan Costa
- Roberto Lopes
- Kelvin Pires
- Ianique Tavares
- Edilson Borges
Midfielders
- Jamiro Monteiro
- Telmo Arcanjo
- Yannick Semedo
- Laros Duarte
- Deroy Duarte
- Kevin Pina
Forwards
- Ryan Mendes
- Willy Semedo
- Garry Rodrigues
- Jovane Cabral
- Nuno da Costa
- Dailon Livramento
- Gilson Benchimol
- Hélio Varela