Football: Stopira leaves Cape Verde team after 18 years
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
Defender Stopira has announced his departure from the Cape Verde national team after 18 years with the Tubarões Azuis. In a letter published on Facebook, he recalled his sacrifices, victories and Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the World Cup, according to the player himself.
Cape Verdean defender Stopira has announced his departure from the national team after 18 years with the “Tubarões Azuis”. In a letter published on Facebook, he thanked his teammates, coaching staff and the Cape Verdean people, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
The player described the decision as particularly momentous, a year after experiencing one of the happiest moments of his career when Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup. He shared that qualification with his children and parents, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
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