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International footballer focus of Auckland sex attack complaint

Otago Daily Times Online News·Sunday, 10 May 2026·23 days ago
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Sport Football Police are investigating a complaint of a sex attack in an Auckland hotel linked to a visiting international footballer.  The NZ Herald reports the case involved a player from the Cape Verde football team during a four-team FIFA series in March, also involving New Zealand, Finland and Chile. "Police can confirm an allegation is under investigation, reported to us on 10 April 2026 in central Auckland," a police spokesperson told RNZ today. "We are unable to comment further at this time." RNZ has approached NZ Football for comment. The tournament from March 27-30 was part of the All Whites' build-up towards next month's FIFA World Cup in North America. The home side lost 2-0 to Finland, but beat Chile 4-1. Ranked 69th in the world, Cape Verde have qualified for the World Cup as one of nine African teams, after winning a group that included Cameroon, Libya, Angola, Mauritius and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).…

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