Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
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Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
Cape Verde fans said they were "proud" of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.