Jossias Macamo | |
Fullname: | Andre Alberto Jossias Macamo |
Birth Date: | 1976 1, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Mozambique |
Position: | Midfielder |
Years1: | 1997–2001 |
Years2: | 2001–2003 |
Clubs2: | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Years3: | 2003–2005 |
Clubs3: | Dynamos Giyani |
Years4: | 2005–2006 |
Clubs4: | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Years5: | 2006–2008 |
Clubs5: | CD Costa do Sol |
Nationalyears1: | 1997–2005 |
Nationalteam1: | Mozambique |
Nationalcaps1: | 30+ |
Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
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.
Macamo joined Kaizer Chiefs and wore the number 23 jersey, a number previously associated with Siyabonga Nomvethe until 2001. He made his debut during the Vodacom Challenge, scoring three goals in his initial three matches, 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, 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]
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]
Macamo's accomplishments include: