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Former Man United Player Bebe Scores Incredible Free-Kick Goal From More Than 40 Yards At Africa Cup Of Nations

Former Manchester United winger Bebe scored an amazing goal direct from a 40-yard free-kick for Cape Verde vs Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.

Robert Summerscales

Former Man United Player Bebe Scores Incredible Free-Kick Goal From More Than 40 Yards At Africa Cup Of Nations
Former Man United Player Bebe Scores Incredible Free-Kick Goal From More Than 40 Yards At Africa Cup Of Nations /

Former Manchester United winger Bebe scored one of the best goals the Africa Cup of Nations has ever witnessed during Cape Verde's Group B game against Mozambique on Friday.

The 33-year-old - who was born in Portugal and only started playing for Cape Verde in 2022 - scored direct from a free-kick taken more than 40 yards from goal.

Mozambique keeper Ernan perhaps should have done better, although the ball appeared to swerve violently in the air.

Cape Verde went on to win 3-0 after Ryan Mendes and Kevin Pina joined Bebe on the scoresheet.

Bebe and Co are now guaranteed to progress to the round of 16 regardless of how they get on against Egypt on Monday.

Highlights: Cape Verde 3-0 Mozambique

Bebe pictured (bottom right) moments before he scored for Cape Verde against Mozambique with a free-kick from more than 40 yards at AFCON 2023
Bebe pictured (bottom right) moments before he scored for Cape Verde against Mozambique with a free-kick from more than 40 yards / beIN SPORTS

Big things were expected of Bebe when he moved to Old Trafford from Vitoria de Guimaraes for a transfer fee in the region of €9 million in August 2010.

United apparently beat off interest from Real Madrid to secure his signature.

But he flopped at United, making just seven appearances for the club - although he did score in games against Wolves and Bursaspor.

After loan spells at Pacos Ferreira, Rio Ave and Besiktas, Bebe left the Red Devils to return to Portugal with Benfica in July 2014.

He has since turned out for Cordoba, Eibar and Zaragoza but he now plays his club soccer at Raya Vallecano.

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Robert Summerscales
ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.