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

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

FOR CLUB AND COUNTRY: Shamrock Rovers’ Roberto Lopes celebrates winning the First Division title. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

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.