Cape Verde Fan Goes Wild Live on BBC News as His Country Scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie captured the unfiltered thrill of a Cape Verdean supporter when his team netted the nation’s first World Cup goal against Uruguay during the 2026 World Cup.
The moment, broadcast from the stadium to millions of viewers, underscores the impact of national pride in the biggest sporting stage ever played by Cape Verde.
"I feel like we’re on top of the world," the fan reflected while holding up a waving flag, erupting into cheers as the scoreboard lit up.
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