PSV forward Ayoni Santos makes instant impact for Cape Verde

Ayoni Santos scored his first international goal as Cape Verde claimed their first win of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 4-2 victory over Liberia.

The 21-year-old PSV forward was named in the starting line-up and made an immediate impact, opening the scoring after only five minutes. He remained on the pitch until the 58th minute.

Santos’s goal completed an impressive week for the striker. He had also scored for PSV in their 5-2 victory over SC Cambuur last Sunday.

His first goal for Cape Verde helped secure three important points after the team had suffered defeats by Mali and Rwanda in their previous qualifying matches.

Cape Verde will face Liberia again on Tuesday, with qualification still at stake. The team must finish second in the group to reach the Africa Cup of Nations.