When Cape Verde's name echoed among the teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, it wasn't just a sporting victory; it was the confirmation of a path built with courage, vision, and leadership that always believed in the potential of our players. At the heart of this journey is Bubista, the coach who restored to the country the conviction that the impossible can be achieved. With a rare combination of humility, discipline, and ambition, Bubista shaped a team that learned to compete with maturity, to play with identity, and to represent Cape Verde with a determination that inspired the entire country. Under his command, the team found tactical stability, emotional confidence, and a collective spirit that became its greatest strength. This November, in Morocco, Bubista was distinguished as the Best African Coach of 2025, a recognition that transcends borders and confirms what the people already knew: his work is exceptional, his leadership is exemplary, and his vision is bigger than any stadium. This award is more than an individual title; it reflects a continent's confidence in Cape Verdean talent. With serenity, discipline, and a deep understanding of what it means to represent Cape Verde, Bubista guided our national team towards a feat that seemed impossible. He gave us hope, taught us to believe, and showed us that greatness is not imposed, but built day after day, training after training, victory after victory. Today we celebrate not only the coach, but the man who knew how to unite players, audiences, and generations around a common dream. Bubista has become a symbol of competence, inspiration, and national pride. And at a time when the country needs role models to elevate its name in the world, he offered us the greatest of all: the certainty that Cape Verde can reach wherever it dares to dream. Thank you, Bubista. For guiding us, for inspiring us, and for making history possible.