Benfica’s Sidny Cabral earns Cape Verde call-up after limited game time | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica full-back and winger Sidny Lopes Cabral has been called up by Cape Verde for upcoming games against Chile and Finland.

The opener is scheduled for 27 March against Chile at Eden Park in New Zealand, kick-off 03:00 Portugal time. The second match follows on 30 March against Finland at the same venue, starting at 04:00.

The selection offers him a chance to bank minutes during a spell of limited involvement at Benfica. It could also help him build rhythm and demonstrate his qualities, having yet to convince the club’s hierarchy this season.

He has not played since 25 February, when he featured in the Champions League against Real Madrid. After that match he was involved in a contentious moment when he asked Vinícius Júnior for his shirt, the Brazilian having accused Gianluca Prestianni of alleged racist insults.

In the 2025/26 season, Cabral has made 11 appearances for Benfica, seven in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League, one in the Taça de Portugal and one in the Taça da Liga. He has one goal and three assists and is valued at five million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904