'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at Spain draw
Cape Verdean football fans celebrated a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup opener. The small island nation viewed the result as a massive achievement against a football powerhouse.
Why it matters
It highlights the cultural and social impact of international sports on national identity and morale in smaller nations.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Njie Praia, Cape Verde Michel Mvondo/BBC The small island nation of about half a million people sits off the coast of West Africa The streets of Cape Verde s capital, Praia, shook to the deafening sounds of vuvuzelas, chants and car horns, after the Blue Sharks held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener.
The report is a straightforward human-interest story focused on fan reactions and sports results.
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