Sporting Kansas City midfielder Kevin Oliveira will join the Cape Verde Men's National Team for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Oct. 7 at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde.
Oliveira was previously named to Cape Verde's squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda, where he was an unused substitute in a 1-0 loss. The creative midfielder is seeking his first international appearance at the senior level, having represented the Cape Verde U-16s in 2012.
Oliveira's selection to the Cape Verde squad continues a banner month for the 21-year-old, who signed an MLS contract with Sporting KC from the Swope Park Rangers on Sept.