FIFA Series: Cape Verde Footballer Probed Over Alleged Hotel Sexual Assault

Police in Auckland are investigating a member of the Cape Verde national team over an alleged sexual assault at the squad’s hotel during the FIFA Series in March. According to local reports, the incident took place shortly after Cape Verde’s 4-2 loss to Chile at Eden Park on March 27. Authorities say the complaint was filed on April 10 and they are now seeking CCTV footage from the hotel to aid their inquiry. FIFA confirmed it was only alerted to the allegation months after the tournament match and is carrying out its own enquiries. New Zealand Football has also declined to comment on the specifics of the case at this time. Cape Verde arrived in New Zealand on March 22 for a series that includes Finland and Chile before progressing on penalties in their final fixture.

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