Jossias Macamo is a former footballer from Mozambique. He was also a member of the CD Costa do Sol management team and an Under-14 coach after retiring.[2]
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andre Alberto Jossias Macamo[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1976-01-26) January 26, 1976 (age 46) | ||
Place of birth | Mozambique | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–2001 | CD Costa do Sol | ||
2001–2003 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. | ||
2003–2005 | Dynamos Giyani | ||
2005–2006 | Moroka Swallows F.C. | ||
2006–2008 | CD Costa do Sol | ||
National team | |||
1997–2005 | Mozambique | 30+ | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Handed the number 23 jersey when signing for Kaizer Chiefs, a number synonymous with Siyabonga Nomvethe until 2001,[1] the attacker made his debut in the Vodacom Challenge, authoring three goals in his first three outings[3] which was accentuated with five goals in five games.[1] The Mozambican also forged a strike partnership with Lucky Maselesele,[3] spearheading the Amakhosi into the semi-finals of the BP Top 8[3] with a goal versus Ria Stars.[1] Known for his goal celebration of displaying written messages, Macamo considers his time at the Soweto-based club to be the highlight of his career.[2] During his stint at the club, the left-footed player[2] was also known for being good in the air.[3]
While at Kaizer Chiefs, Macamo was called up to represent Mozambique at the 2002 COSAFA Cup.[4] In 2003 he was also called up to play against Burkina Faso in a qualifier for the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international football competition.[5]
Mozambique squad – 1998 Africa Cup of Nations | ||
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