Cape Verde fan goes wild over first goal live on BBC News

BBC Sport Sunday 21 June 2026, 23:53 UTC 1 min read

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During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

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Cape Verde fan goes wild over first goal live on BBC News

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