Silveria Nédio 'Nita'

Silveria Nédio, commonly known as 'Nita', is the head coach of the Cabo Verdean Women's National Football Team. Under her leadership, the team made history by qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2026, marking the first time Cabo Verde has reached this prestigious tournament. Nita has been instrumental in developing the team and fostering a competitive spirit among the players, leading them to a remarkable victory against Mali in the qualifiers. She was recently present at the draw ceremony for the CAN 2026 held in Rabat, Morocco, where Cabo Verde was placed in Group D alongside Ghana, Cameroon, and Mali.