Mozambique was defeated by Cape Verde to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages.Cape Verde wins 3-0 over Mozambique to qualify for the Round of 16.

With the victory, they are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16.After winning their initial game 2-1 over Ghana, Bedé's right-footed strike from outside the box gave the Blue Sharks the lead in the 32nd minute. Bedé had previously scored a free kick.

 

Cape Verde's Blue Sharks have unexpectedly established themselves as a team to watch—and fear—in the ongoing continental championship by winning their group, which also included Ghana and Egypt. With a 3-0 victory over Mozambique, Cape Verde became the first team to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. In Abidjan, Bebe's incredible free kick and a brace from Ryan Mendes ensured that the Blue Sharks would win Group B.With one point separating them from their last group match against Ghana, Mozambique is currently bottom of the section. On Monday, Cape Verde takes on Egypt. 

 

Just after the half-hour mark, Bebe opened the score in front of 5,794 spectators at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan with a dead-ball strike from 40 meters.

Just after the break, captain Ryan Mendes extended their lead, and halfway through the second half, Kevin Pina scored an incredible goal to seal the victory.

 

With their opening-round 2-1 victory over Ghana, Cape Verde's biggest-ever AFCON triumph puts them on six points and guarantees them a top-three finish in Group B.

"I'm not sure how far we can push this. Mendes, who is currently with Turkish team Fatih Karagumruk after formerly playing for Lille and Nottingham Forest, stated, "Now that we are into the final 16, we just need to keep working as we have been."

"We know it won't be easy but we believe in ourselves and in our work."

They play Egypt on Monday, who have two points and, should they win, will secure both second place and a spot in the round of sixteen.

Despite being in their fifth Cup of Nations, Mozambique has lost every game they have played in throughout its 14-year history.

But since both teams are tied at one point apiece, they still have a chance to qualify when they play Ghana next.

Before opening the score with another dead-ball strike from much further out in the 32nd minute, Bebe hammered one free-kick against the bar and over. This time, Ernan, the Mozambican goalie, was no match for Bebe's tremendous effort.

The 33-year-old, who represented his country at his first AFCON and is currently playing in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano in Spain, is best known for his miserable 2010–11 season of playing just seven games at Old Trafford.