Cape Verde aim to 'do the impossible' as keeper's mother arrives

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Cape Verde's national football team aims to advance past the World Cup group stage after a notable draw against Spain. The debutant African team captured attention worldwide with a tenacious performance against the European champions.

Cape Verde’s coach has challenged the team to “do the impossible” and build on their shock draw against Spain by sealing a place in the World Cup’s last 32. The African nation marked their debut by holding European champions Spain goalless in their opening match on Monday, delighting fans in their own country but also winning the hearts of neutrals worldwide with their tenacious display.