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.
Várzea Stadium, Praia, Santiago
Stadium
Formation
4-3-3
National Championships
Manager
José Pedro Tavares "Lolote"
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Taça de Cabo Verde
SuperTaça de Cabo Verde
Santiago Regional Champion
Taça de Santiago Sul
Rivals
CS Mindelense and CD Travadores
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Goalkeepers
Roster
99 - Edmilson Cabral "Dé", 1 - Gilmário Santos "Gilmar", 12 - Robson Nogueira "Robson"
Fullbacks
2 - Edson Tavares "Edson", 15 - Elker Lopes "Buda", 22 - Helder Moreira "Djon", 3 - Ericksson Robalo "Pery", 23 - Diego Whaite "Messi"
Central Defenders
5 - Paulo Horta "Madjer" "Captain", 4 - Dietson Lopes "Picota", 29 - Nilson Rodrigues "Nilson", 28 - Ruben Veiga "Ruben
Defensive Midfielders
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"
Central Midfielders
Forwards
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"