Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star

Cape Verde, one of the smallest countries to participate in a World Cup, has set its sights on a successful tournament. The team features a Dublin-born defender who previously worked in a bank before being recruited through LinkedIn. This unique player is now part of the squad preparing to face Spain. Cape Verde's high ambitions are notable given their small size and relatively low profile in international football.

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