Cape Verde cruised to a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Eswatini in CAF World Cup qualification on October 14, 2025. The Blue Sharks displayed their superior quality to secure three important points and make a strong start to their group campaign. Cape Verde took the lead in the first half through a powerful header from a corner kick and never looked back. They doubled their advantage early in the second half with a clinical finish following a defensive error, and added a third late on to put a gloss on the scoreline. The key moments were Cape Verde's efficiency from set-pieces and their ability to control the game's tempo throughout. The table impact sees Cape Verde take an early lead in their group, while Eswatini faces a challenge to recover from a heavy opening defeat. The Cape Verdean manager praised the team's concentration, and the Eswatini coach acknowledged the gap in experience between the sides.