“We are AFRICANS and PROUD!” — Cabo Verdean woman hits back at viral ‘Latinas of Africa’ label
The reaction came after a wave of World Cup-related posts described Cape Verdean women as the “Latinas of Africa,” triggering a debate about identity, culture and stereotypes.
Cape Verde’s 40-year-old shot-stopper Vozinha is the oldest goalkeeper ever to keep a clean sheet on his World Cup debut.
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Fans of Cape Verde national soccer team is seen reacting during a live broadcast of the Spain vs Cabo Verde World Cup match held at Praça do Comércio in Lisbon | IMAGO
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Fans of Cape Verde national soccer team is seen reacting during a live broadcast of the Spain vs Cabo Verde World Cup match held at Praça do Comércio in Lisbon | IMAGO
Cape Verdeans are not the “latinas of Africa” we are AFRICANS and PROUD!!!
— إليانا (@AnnaAtreidess) June 15, 2026