Lígia Santos is a Santomean football manager who manages the São Tomé and Príncipe women's national football team.

Lígia Santos
Personal information
Place of birth Portugal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Anadia
Managerial career
São Tomé and Príncipe
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Santos is the daughter of Portuguese footballer José Santos.[1]

Education

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Santos attended Westchester Community College in the United States.[2]

Career

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Santos is the first female football manager in São Tomé and Príncipe and managed the São Tomé and Príncipe women's national football team for 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[3] She also manages the under-20 team.[4]

Personal life

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Santos is nicknamed "Pipi".[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lígia Santos - Jornal de Anadia article".
  2. ^ "Profile".
  3. ^ a b "Santos: São Tomé Can Shock". bsnsports.com.
  4. ^ "Ligia Santos chama jogadoras para jogo". telanon.info.