Ryan Mendes, in his first season with former French champions Lille, believes Cape Verde can make of an impact than most observers believe possible at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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The competition debuntants are set for a red-hot baptism of fire, taking to the Soccer City pitch in Soweto on January 19 to face hosts South Africa in the opening game.
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The quietly-spoken stricker is hoping to make himself heard by his prowess in front of goal against the defensing din of tens of thousands of partisan-controlled vuvuzela plastic horns.
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He was on the mark twice against Madagascar to set Cape Verde up for their stunning defeat of Cameroon to seal their place at the high table of African football.
The Cape verde i saw against Nigeria cannot cause any upset in Afcon.The side is dis-organised
Don't forget they were the stumbling block that took cameroun out.They are a force to reckon with