Wangu Gome (born 13 February 1993) is a Namibian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Alashkert in the Armenian Premier League and the Namibia national team. He is known for his diminutive size[2][3] and midfield capabilities.[4][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wangu Batista Gome[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1993-02-13) February 13, 1993 (age 29) | ||
| Place of birth | Windhoek, Namibia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Alashkert | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2015 | Civics Windhoek | ||
| 2015–2016 | → Bidvest Wits (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Bidvest Wits | 2 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Platinum Stars | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Cape Umoya United | 6 | (0) |
| 2020– | Alashkert | 56 | (4) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014– | Namibia | 34 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 May 2022 | |||
Following his performance at the 2015 COSAFA Cup, Bidvest Wits F.C. signed the young midfielder on a one-season loan.[6] He made his league debut for Bidvest Wits F.C. in a 0-1 victory over University of Pretoria F.C.[7] Originally on loan, Bidvest Wits F.C. decided to extend his contract to long-term in 2016.[8] Recently, he has had continuous inactivity, not making the squad against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.[9][10] Made his CAF Champions League debut for The Clever Boys fronting Light Stars FC.[3]
His first trophy was the MTN 8 cup.[11]
On 2 March 2020, Gome signed for Armenian Premier League club FC Alashkert.[12]
Namibian Wangu Gome was given the 2015 COSAFA Cup Player of the tournament award by being Namibia's key player throughout the entire tournament.[5]