Cape Verde held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 16, 2024. The Blue Sharks produced a spirited performance to earn a valuable point against the record seven-time African champions in a thrilling Group F encounter. Egypt, with Mohamed Salah leading the line, took an expected lead in the first half. However, Cape Verde refused to be overawed and fought back brilliantly, scoring a deserved equalizer in the second period. The match opened up in the final minutes, with both teams chasing a winner, but the defenses held firm. The match result is a fantastic achievement for Cape Verde and a slight setback for Egypt's quest to top the group.