André Venceslau Valentim Macanga, better known as André Macanga (born 14 May 1978), is a former

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midfielder and a current coach.

Career

Macanga was born in

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. After playing in Portugal for many years, Macanga also played in

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and

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before retiring in 2012.

International

He is a member of the

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and was called up to the

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. André is known in the

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, as the "defensive lung" of the team.Makanga: "We Have To Succeed"
on www.nationscup.mtnfootball.com

Career statistics

National team statistics

International goals

References

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* 1978 births Living people Footballers from Luanda Angolan men's footballers Angola men's international footballers Angolan expatriate men's footballers S.C. Salgueiros players Boavista F.C. players FC Porto players Vitória S.C. players F.C. Alverca players Académica de Coimbra (football) players Gaziantepspor footballers Primeira Liga players Süper Lig players Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey Expatriate men's footballers in Kuwait 2006 FIFA World Cup players 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players 2008 Africa Cup of Nations players 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Al-Salmiya SC players Al-Jahra SC players Kuwait SC players Angolan expatriate sportspeople in Kuwait Angolan expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Angolan expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Angola national football team managers {{Angola-footy-bio-stub