Check out photos of some beautiful Cape Verdean women who stole hearts of Nigerian men at AFCON 2023.
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 was not just a showcase of football prowess but also a celebration of beauty, as the captivating women of Cape Verde stole the hearts of fans despite their team's exit from the tournament.
The quarter-final showdown between South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde's Blue Sharks in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations stretched into extra time and penalties, serving up a nail-biting conclusion.
Cape Verde failed to convert their initial three penalties, including a miss from former Manchester United player Bebe.
Ultimately, South Africa emerged victorious with a 2-1 penalty shootout triumph.
Securing a spot in the AFCON 2023 semi-finals, the team is set to face Nigeria on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Stade de Bouaké, Ivory Coast.
While Cape Verde's journey ended in a heart-wrenching loss to South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the quarterfinals, the indelible image of their stunning female supporters lingered long after the final whistle.
Cape Verdean women steal hearts at AFCON 2023 despite team's exit
As the tension mounted during the intense shoot-out, the camera lenses turned away from the action on the pitch to capture the reactions of the Cape Verdean women in the stands.
Their beauty and unwavering support for their nation was evident in every frame, as they watched their team's fate unfold.
Despite the defeat, the beauty of the Cape Verdean female supporters triggered reactions from fans on social media including a slew of Nigerian men who were left stunned.
One user wrote: 'Cape Verde lost but their ladies won our hearts'
Before another user wrote: 'we need to have a conversation about this Cape Verde women'
One other comment read: 'Can we please sign a petition to play the next AFCON or any competition in CAPE VERDE?'
Pulse Sports gathered that among them were two former beauty pageant contestants from
Miss Cape Verde 2013, Nany and Stephanie, adding an extra layer of glamour to the spectacle.
Check some photos of the stunning Cape Verdean women below.
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