Cape Verde national team head coach, Bubista, has been honoured with the Coach of the Year award at the prestigious CAF Awards, held on Tuesday night.
The recognition comes after an impressive year in which he guided the Blue Sharks to some of their most outstanding performances on the continental stage, earning praise for his tactical discipline, team cohesion and ability to maximise the potential of his squad despite limited resources.
Bubista’s achievement has been widely celebrated across Cape Verde and the wider African football community, with many describing the honour as a testament to his dedication, technical expertise and the steady progress of Cape Verdean football.
The award also cements his status as one of the continent’s leading tacticians, further raising expectations ahead of upcoming international competitions.
