Cape Verde books its place in quarterfinal of Africa Cup of Nations with 2 - 1 win over Angola . Cape Verde , with a population of 500,000 , is the smallest ever nation to compete at the tournament . That setback appeared to rouse Antunes ' side and after Gege had headed home an 81st minute equalizer , Heldon popped up at the death to fire home a dramatic winner . Host nation South Africa qualified for last place with 2 - 2 draw against Morocco . Morocco also tops group from Cape Verde in Group Stage .
Cape Verde books its place in quarterfinal of Africa Cup of Nations with 2 - 1 win over Angola . Cape Verde , with a population of 500,000 , is the smallest ever nation to compete at the tournament . Host nation South Africa qualified for last place with 2 - 2 draw against Morocco . Morocco also tops group from Cape Verde in Group Stage .