Cape Verde player profile
Jovane Cabral
Praia-born Jovane Cabral is one of the home-grown attackers in the 2026 squad, a reminder that Cape Verde’s talent is not only from the diaspora.
- Position
- Forward
- Born
- Praia, Santiago
- Cape Verde link
- Santiago
- Squad status
- Current squad
Current club last checked: July 2026.
A forward who came through Cape Verdean football before moving to Europe — verify his current club before relying on it.
Home-grown attacker
Praia-born Jovane Cabral is one of the home-grown attackers in the 2026 squad, a reminder that Cape Verde’s talent is not only from the diaspora.
For the wider picture — the coach, the qualifying run and the World Cup itself — start with the Cape Verde national team overview and the 2026 World Cup story.
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Last reviewed: July 2026. Travel rules and football data change — always confirm time-sensitive details before you rely on them.