Cape Verde into quarter-finals of Africa Cup of Nations after beating Mauritania

Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes, left, scores the winning goal from the penalty spot. Pic: Sunday Alamba/AP

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cape Verde captain Mendes struck the decisive spot kick in the 88th minute and the Blue Sharks will now face either Morocco or South Africa in the quarter-finals.