Roberto Lopes: ‘It feels like I’m representing Ireland as well as Cape Verde’

Shamrock centre-back is looking forward to testing himself against Mo Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations

When Cape Verde kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Ghana on Sunday, Roberto Lopes will become the third League of Ireland player to participate in more than one edition of the tournament. “It’s a fantastic feeling to represent the league at the Africa Cup of Nations,” he says.

“It also feels like I am representing Ireland as well as Cape Verde. It is a real nice boost that people from back home take an interest.” Continue reading...

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