Silveria Nedio "Nita", historic manager of the Cape Verde women's national football team and director of the Bola Pra Frente football academy poses for a portrait during practice in Praia, on May 22, 2026. Bola Pra Frente is considered one of the most renowned football academies in Cape Verde, with former students Joao Paulo Fernandes and Kevin Pina being part of the national team set to compete at the World Cup 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)