Cape Verde posted a shocking 2-1 win over four-time former champions, Ghana, in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
The Black Stars looked set to come away with a draw after Alexander Djiku headed home to cancel out a Jamiro Monteiro goal for Cape Verde at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Majeed Ashimeru was also denied a goal for Ghana following a lengthy VAR check, but Cape Verde grabbed three points in the Group B match as Rodrigues found the net at the final minute.
Earlier, Guinea Bissau had squeezed a 1-1 draw from Nigeria while Mozambique drew 2-2 with Egypt.