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Roberto Lopes Helps Cape Verde Qualify for World Cup

Dublin-born Roberto Lopes played a crucial role in Cape Verde's historic World Cup qualification, securing a 3-0 win over Eswatini.

Lopes, a defender for Shamrock Rovers, has been a key player for the African nation since his debut in 2019, earning 42 caps.

He qualifies for Cape Verde through his father, Carlos, and is known as "Pico".

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second smallest country in history to qualify for the World Cup.

Author's summary: Roberto Lopes helps Cape Verde qualify for World Cup.

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Kildare Nationalist Kildare Nationalist — 2025-10-14

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