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Cape Verde forward Ryan Mendes has expressed joy following his outfit triumph over the Black Stars in their Group B opener at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mendes was in action when the Blue Sharks inflicted a 2-1 win over the four-time African champions on Sunday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eleven-years ago, the Black Stars defeated Cape Verde 2-0 during the AFCON tournament in South Africa. Mubarak Wakaso scored twice as the Black Stars secured victory in the encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the 34-year-old, a member of the Cape Verde team that lost to Ghana at the time says the victory was a revenge for the defeat suffered in South Africa years back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The other time there were big more players like Asamoah Gyan, you know. It was difficult for us in South Africa but tonight like I told you we took our revenge and we need to continue like this because the target is to reach the next stage,” he said after the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cape Verde are on top of the table with three points after first round games in Group B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the Black Stars now find themselves in a challenging position in Group following the defeat. They are currently bottom on the table without a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The West Africa powerhouse will face Egypt on Thursday in their second group B clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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