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BARBOSA DA GRACA Leonidas Lenine

Referee

DOS SANTOS ROCHA Lenine

DUARTE ANDRADE SANTOS Fabricio

FERNANDES Ana

CORREIA SEMEDO Helio

Assistant Referee

DELGADO FERNANDES Wilson

FURTADO DA COSTA LIMA Evandra

GOMES LOPES Djery

GONCALVES MONTEIRO Marisa

SANTOS FONSECA Aritson

Contact

Cabo Verdean Football Association

Mario SEMEDO

Eder SEMEDO

Fernando SOARES FERMINO

Inacio CARVALHO

Joel RAMOS

Joselene GOMES MORENO

Luis SEMEDO

Paulo SANTOS

Rui MELO

Portugal

Silmara SOUSA

Dan MERKEL

Suzy SOARES

Rui COSTA

BUBISTA

Silveria NEDIO

Luis FERNANDES

Eliseu CARDOSO

Organisation

Sub-Saharan Africa media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ renewed with pan-African broadcaster New World Televisions S.A.

New World TV has agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ across TV and digital platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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USA remain on top despite major South American strides in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Stars and Stripes feeling heat despite flying high atop FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. Buoyant Brazil now just below podium, Colombia enter top 20

Marta Silva of Brazil (L) celebrates 

African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ highlights

The latest instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ marks a number of milestones. 

Lilian Awuor, goalkeeper of Kenya celebrates victory with teammates during the 2026 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Tunisia and Kenya

Financial governance workshop held in Ghana: "It will help us build a more efficient association" 

Ten of Africa's FIFA Member Associations have taken part in a financial governance workshop in the Ghanaian capital Accra, saying that it has proved invaluable in helping them improve efficiency - a key part of growing and developing football worldwide.

FIFA Financial Governance Workshop

FIFA appoints key positions within Member Associations Division

FIFA has announced the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as Chief Member Associations Officer, replacing Kenny-Jean Marie, who will depart the organisation to pursue new opportunities. Gelson Fernandes has been named Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer. 

MA Division & Regional Offices- Annual Gathering in Zurich

USA reclaim their crown

Twelve months after being ousted from the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, the USA (1st, up 4) have made a triumphant return to the summit following their victorious Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 campaign.

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President José Maria Neves of Cabo Verde visits Gianni Infantino in Paris

The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, José Maria Neves, has visited Gianni Infantino at the FIFA office in Paris where they discussed the outstanding progress made by football on the island nation in recent years. 

Meeting with The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde - Olympic Games Paris 2024

FIFA Series™ “a great step” for African football, says Fernandes

FIFA Director Member Associations Africa Gelson Fernandes has called the FIFA Series™ “a great step” in creating new opportunities for African countries to face opponents from other continents.

Cabo Verde v Guyana  - FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia

African trio maintain perfect record in FIFA Series 

After a brief breather, the FIFA Series 2024™ made an impressive return with seven matches and four group winners determined.

More playing opportunities: FIFA Member Associations embrace the first FIFA Series

Member Associations applaud the unique opportunities presented by the FIFA Series

Historic FIFA Series commences with African nations impressing	

The first-ever FIFA Series matchday was played on Thursday with wins for Guinea and Cabo Verde, while South Africa had to settle for a draw against Andorra. 

Guinea v Vanuatu  - FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia

FIFA Series 2024™ match schedule now available

The official match schedule for the upcoming FIFA Series 2024™ is now available. The pilot edition will feature the national teams of 24 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) playing in five countries across three continents.

New Caledonia v England - Group C: FIFA U-17 World Cup

Excitement rises on the eve of the FIFA Series

 With the opening games of the FIFA Series approaching, we took a look at the growing excitement as member associations, coaches and players embark on a unique journey. 

Mohammed Belaili of Algeria lifts the FIFA Arab Cup trophy 

Football for Schools shoots to top of class in 2023

An impressive 71 of FIFA’s 211 member associations have successfully introduced the Football for Schools Programme this year, compared with 32 in 2022. The FIFA-run initiative has had a positive impact on over 31 million children

FIFA Football for Schools Kigali - 73rd FIFA Congress

Football for Schools sets future course in Praia

Football for Schools (F4S) program was launched in Cape Verde between 5-7 November.

FIFA Football for Schools - Cabo Verde

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Updates - Cabo Verdean Football Association

Name	Confederation	Country	Role/s	International since	Gender
BARBOSA DA GRACA Leonidas Lenine	CAF	Cabo Verde	Referee	2024	Male
DOS SANTOS ROCHA Lenine	CAF	Cabo Verde	Referee	2016	Male
DUARTE ANDRADE SANTOS Fabricio	CAF	Cabo Verde	Referee	2014	Male
FERNANDES Ana	CAF	Cabo Verde	Referee	2020	Female
CORREIA SEMEDO Helio	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2017	Male
DELGADO FERNANDES Wilson	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2016	Male
FURTADO DA COSTA LIMA Evandra	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2017	Female
GOMES LOPES Djery	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2021	Male
GONCALVES MONTEIRO Marisa	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2020	Female
SANTOS FONSECA Aritson	CAF	Cabo Verde	Assistant Referee	2017	Male