Kuca Miranda

International career Kuca earned his first cap for Cape Verde on 28 March 2009, in a 5–0 friendly win over Equatorial Guinea. He scored his first goal on 15 November 2014, contributing to a 3–1 home victory against Niger in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Kuca was summoned by manager Rui Águas for the finals in Equatorial Guinea, featuring in all three group stage fixtures as the Blue Sharks were eliminated at that stage with three draws.

International goals (Cape Verde score listed first, score column indicates score after each Kuca goal) Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 15 November 2014 Estádio Nacional, Praia, Cape Verde 1–0 3–1 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification 2. 10 January 2015 Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar, Senegal 3–2 3–2 Friendly 3. 26 March 2021 Estádio Nacional, Praia, Cape Verde 1–1 3–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification