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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andre Alberto Jossias Macamo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1976 | ||
| 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 | |||
Playing career edit
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 edit
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 edit
Macamo's accomplishments include:
- Winning the Vodacom Challenge in 2001.[2]
- Securing the BP Top 8 title in 2001.[citation needed]
- Achieving victory in the Moçambola league in 2007.[2]
- Capturing the Mozambique Cup in 2007.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Macamo's magic - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Still a Glamour Boy at Heart - Macamo - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Chiefs look to Jose the 'headman' | Cape Argus". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Macamo on national duty - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Musasa, Macamo on national duty - Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs. Retrieved 14 May 2018.