Sports in Fogo, Cape Verde (soccer) remains to be the most popular sport both in the island and the nation. It is governed by the Fogo Regional Football Association, the association has the third most number of clubs in Cape Verde, though less populated than São VIcente today, but has more registered clubs than that island. The island has 20 football (soccer) club, each has 12 in the Premier and Second Divisions. There is one professional club, two amateur semi-pro clubs, the top three are the most popular clubs in the country. The oldest football and sports club on the island as well as São
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