Bebe on target as Cape Verde become first team through to Africa Cup of Nations last 16

Cape Verde became the first team to reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Mozambique 3-0 in Abidjan on Friday.

Former Manchester United forward Bebe opened the scoring with a free-kick from 40 metres out, albeit with help from Mozambique goalkeeper Ernan Siluane, just after the half-hour mark at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

It was 2-0 six minutes after half-time when captain Ryan Mendes took advantage of a defensive mistake to put his team firmly in control.

The victory was sealed in the 69th minute courtesy of a superlative strike into the top corner from outside the box by Kevin Pina.

Cape Verde's biggest ever Afcon victory leaves them on six points and means they are now certain to finish on top of Group B, after defeating Ghana 2-1 in their opening game.

It is a fantastic achievement from the Blue Sharks, ranked 73rd in the world, in a group that also contains Mohamed Salah's Egypt.

“I don't know how far we can go. Now we are into the last 16 and we just need to keep working as we have been,” said Mendes, who plays for Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk.

WHAT A GOAL BY BEBE WOW!