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Jossias Macamo

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Jossias Macamo
Personal information
Full name Andre Alberto Jossias Macamo[1]
Date of birth (1976-01-26) 26 January 1976 (age 48)
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
International career
1997–2005 Mozambique 30 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jossias Macamo is a retired footballer from Mozambique. Following his playing career, he became involved with the CD Costa do Sol management team and also served as an Under-14 coach.[2]

Playing career

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Macamo joined Kaizer Chiefs and wore the number 23 jersey, a number previously associated with Siyabonga Nomvethe until 2001.[1] He made his debut during the Vodacom Challenge, scoring three goals in his initial three matches,[3] and continued his strong performance with five goals in five subsequent games.[1] Macamo formed a partnership with Lucky Maselesele and played a pivotal role in leading the team to the semi-finals of the BP Top 8 tournament,[3] contributing a goal against Ria Stars.[1] Notably, he was known for his unique goal celebration involving written messages. Macamo considers his time with the club to be the highlight of his career.[2] During his tenure, he showcased prowess in aerial play as a left-footed player.[3]

International career

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While with Kaizer Chiefs, Macamo received a call-up to represent Mozambique in the 2002 COSAFA Cup.[4] In 2003, he was again summoned to play in a qualifier against Burkina Faso for the Africa Cup of Nations, a biennial international football competition.[5]

Honors

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Macamo's accomplishments include:

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Macamo's magic - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Still a Glamour Boy at Heart - Macamo - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Chiefs look to Jose the 'headman' | Cape Argus". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Macamo on national duty - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Musasa, Macamo on national duty - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.