26-05-2025
Cape Verde to use M-League connection to beat Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Cape Verde are counting on their M-League connection against Malaysia in two international friendlies in Kuala Lumpur.
The African side, ranked 72nd in the world, will face Harimau Malaya at KLFA Stadium on Thursday and on June 3 at the National Stadium (behind closed doors).
Among their key players is Selangor forward Alvin Fortes. The Netherlands-born Fortes has 11 caps with Cape Verde.
Newcomer Stephane Cueni, a Swiss-born midfielder who recently completed his nationality switch, was also named in the squad,
The Blue Sharks are using the matches against Malaysia as preparation for their World Cup qualifiers in September. They currently lead Group B after defeating Mauritius 1-0 and Angola 2-1 in March.
Their squad include European-based players Logan Costa (Villarreal), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), and Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew).
