Joao Paulo will play in the African Nations Cup playoff round, while Cedric Badolo has one foot in this stage of the tournament.

Joao Paulo's Cabo Verde defeated Mozambique 3-0 and were the first to secure their exit from the group. Our midfielder played the whole match.

Burkina Faso could have become the second team of the tournament with a full right to participate in the 1/16 finals, but conceded in 5 minutes in the game with Algeria (2:2). Cedric Badolo came on the field in 84 minutes.

In the last round Cabo Verde will play with Egypt (January 22), and Burkina Faso with Angola (January 23).

FC "Sheriff" Press Service