Sporting Clube da Praia
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Founded on December 2, 1923, Sporting Clube da Praia is one of the oldest clubs in Africa. Known as the Lion di Kapital, the Praia club was started as an affiliate of Sporting Clube de Portugal.
Sporting Praia are Cabo Verde’s best represented team in continental competition as they’ve participated in the CAF Champions League 5 times including a run as the national representative in 2007, 2008, and 2009. This being the last time that a team from Cabo Verde participated in the competition.
Stadium
Várzea Stadium, Praia, Santiago
Formation
4-3-3
Manager
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José Pedro Tavares "Lolote"
Roster
National Championships
Taça de Cabo Verde
1
SuperTaça de Cabo Verde
Santiago Regional Champion
Taça de Santiago Sul
Rivals
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22
4
CS Mindelense and CD Travadores
Goalkeepers
Fullbacks
Central Defenders
Defensive Midfielders
Central Midfielders
Forwards
99 - Edmilson Cabral "Dé", 1 - Gilmário Santos "Gilmar", 12 - Robson Nogueira "Robson"
2 - Edson Tavares "Edson", 15 - Elker Lopes "Buda", 22 - Helder Moreira "Djon", 3 - Ericksson Robalo "Pery", 23 - Diego Whaite "Messi"
5 - Paulo Horta "Madjer" "Captain", 4 - Dietson Lopes "Picota", 29 - Nilson Rodrigues "Nilson", 28 - Ruben Veiga "Ruben
16 - Alexandro Martins "Alex", 6 - Tiago Teixeira "Pitoi", 13 - Fredrick Amodu "Fred"
18 - Nilton Moreno "Nilton", 21 - Denilson Rocha "Yaya", 14 - Rafael Martins "Panucci", 8 - Nilton Martins "Nilvane", 27 - Rony Gomes "Deco"
17 - Victor Semedo "Jú", 19 - Davikson Miranda "Nene", 9 - Emmanuel Ndubuisi "Emmanuel", 27 - Nathan Daniel "Daniel", 7 - Patrick Varela "PTK", 20 - Marcio Vieira "Marcinho", 11 - Flavio Monteiro "Zela"