Swope Park Rangers midfielder Kevin Oliveira has been called in to the Cape Verde National Team for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda on June 10 at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, Cape Verde.
The game marks Cape Verde’s opening to qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where the side will battle with Uganda, Tanzania and Lesotho to advance out of Group L. The June 10 matchup is the only qualification game Cape Verde will play in 2017, with the remaining five contests taking place in 2018.
Oliveira, 20, has made six appearances for the Rangers this season, tallying two goals and one assist from central midfield.