Jamba (footballer)
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João Pereira (born 10 July 1977 in Benguela), is a retired Angolan footballer. He last played for Atlético Sport Aviação.
Career
Jamba is an archetype of old fashioned defending. He is mostly very reliable and consistent.
International career
The central back is a former member of the national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup. He has played in 29 straight international competitions for Angola, making him a leader on an otherwise young club. In April 2006, his performances were acknowledged when he was voted Angola's best home-based player in a national radio poll.
Background
His nickname, "Jamba," means "Elephant" in Umbundu, a language spoken in southern Angola.
National team statistics
| Angola national team[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 58 | 1 |
References
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External links
Template:Angola Squad 2006 Africa Cup of Nations Template:Angola Squad 2006 World Cup Template:Angola Squad 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
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- 1977 births
- Living people
- Angola men's international footballers
- Angolan men's footballers
- 2006 FIFA World Cup players
- 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players
- 2008 Africa Cup of Nations players
- Men's association football defenders
- Footballers from Benguela
- Atlético Sport Aviação players
- Atlético Petróleos de Luanda players
- Girabola players