Cape Verde

Coach：

Emanuel Trovoada

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Team Info

The Cape Verde national basketball team, nicknamed the Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks), is one of the great success stories of modern African basketball. Competing in FIBA Africa zone, this island nation's team plays its home games at the Pavilhão Desportivo Vavá Duarte in the capital, Praia. The team's formation and rise are relatively recent, with the national federation being established in 1988. The blue shark nickname embodies the team's surprising ferocity and ability to thrive in deep waters against larger opponents. Cape Verde's key era is undoubtedly the present day. From being a minor basketball nation, they engineered a stunning qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, marking their debut on the global stage. This historic achievement was built on the backs of a talented diaspora, including stars like Walter "Eddy" Tavares, the Real Madrid center, and point guard Shane Da Rosa. Their defining moment was securing that World Cup berth, a victory that sent the entire archipelago into celebration. The modern era sees Cape Verde as a legitimate force. With Tavares anchoring the defense and a cadre of quick, skilled guards, they play a disciplined and physical style that can trouble any team. Their recent World Cup appearance, where they competed valiantly, has cemented their status. The fan base, both at home and in the vast Cape Verdean communities abroad, is incredibly passionate, creating a wave of support. In summary, Cape Verde's Blue Sharks are no longer underdogs; they are a respected, well-organized team that has rewritten the map of African basketball.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 5

Cape Verde

Libya

47-29

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 4

South Sudan

Cape Verde

39-32

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 2

Cape Verde

Cameroon

30-39

FIBA AF Qualifier

2025 Nov 30

Libya

Cape Verde

28-42

FIBA AF Qualifier

2025 Nov 28

Cape Verde

109

South Sudan

37-64

FIBA AF Qualifier

2025 Nov 27

Cameroon

Cape Verde

36-38

Best

PTS

OREB

DREB

REB

AST

BLK

#Players

Per Game

I.Almeida

16.3

J.Almeida

14.7

P.Lima

13.0

Cape Verde Team Profile & Season Overview | current tournament 2027

Discover everything about Cape Verde on Tiger Scores 365, including the latest team profile, season statistics, Cape Verde fixtures, Cape Verde results, Cape Verde standings, and player information for the current tournament 2027. All team data is updated regularly from official competition records, helping fans stay informed throughout the season.

Founded in 0, Cape Verde represents Cape Verde in the league and plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Under the leadership of Emanuel Trovoada, the club continues to compete across the current current tournament campaign.

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Standings

FIBA AF Qualifier 2027

Qualifiers

Group Stage