Mauricio Afonso is a former Indian

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who played as a

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for

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in the 1984 Asian Cup. He also played for CRC Chinchinim, Salcete, Salgaocar and

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. He has most recently managed

in the

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. He has also represented India in 1983 Presidents Cup in Bangladesh and the 1983 Pre-Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh.

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India *

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Bronze medal:

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Goa * Santosh Trophy: 1983–84

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Afonso, Mauricio Living people People from South Goa district Indian footballers India international footballers 1984 AFC Asian Cup players 1961 births Footballers at the 1986 Asian Games Footballers from Goa Association football midfielders Asian Games competitors for India South Asian Games medalists in football South Asian Games bronze medalists for India

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