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

FIBA AF Qualifier

FIBA AfroBasket

FIBA World Cup

2027

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

Cape Verde Fixtures, Results & Match Schedule

Keep up with every Cape Verde fixture throughout the current tournament 2027 on Tiger Scores 365. From upcoming matches to final results, this page brings together the club's complete match schedule, helping fans follow every stage of the season in one place.

Representing Cape Verde, Cape Verde has been part of the league since 0. Guided by Emanuel Trovoada, the team plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are updated regularly using official competition data to ensure accurate and reliable coverage.

Whether you're looking for today's fixture, the next game, or recent match results, Tiger Scores 365 provides everything you need to follow Cape Verde. Alongside fixtures and results, you can also explore live scores, league standings, Cape Verde player statistics, team performance, and season records for the current tournament 2027 and other basketball competitions worldwide.

Standings

FIBA AF Qualifier 2027

Qualifiers

Group Stage