Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has named Cape Verde as the most impressive African team at the FIFA World Cup 2026, praising their tactical organization and performance following their historic draw against European champions Spain.

Cape Verde, making their tournament debut, held Spain to a scoreless 0-0 draw, largely thanks to heroics from their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

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Africa’s Most Impressive Team

Speaking on his Insights with Oliseh podcast, Oliseh admitted that he’s becoming a massive fan of the Blue Sharks.

“What nation has impressed me the most? For me, I have totally become a Cape Verde fan,” Oliseh said.

“I’m even thinking of buying a ticket to go and visit the country once. Because the way they play, the organisation, this is no joke. This is something that has been worked upon. What I had felt when I went to the AFCON was that they intentionally did not come to the AFCON.

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“This is a country with 600,000 people as population and the goalkeeper who has now become a hero, 40 years old. So if you look at Cape Verde, they have really impressed because they played against the best, the most organised team at the World Cup, Spain.

“And they brought out everything African. They played aggressive, they used their physique, and they committed very few fouls. Which is most impressive. And the manager of course is home-based. So, nothing sweets me better than this.”