Ernan Alberto Siluane (born 7 September 1998), sometimes known as Ernani, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a

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for Black Bulls and the Mozambique national team.

Career

Siluane began his senior career with

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in the

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in 2018. On 2022, he transferred to Songo and helped them win the 2022 Moçambola, but was out injured for an extended period after being attacked while on a walk. On 1 December 2023, he transferred to Black Bulls.

International

Siluane debuted with the senior Mozambique national team in a 5–0 friendly win over

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on 2 June 2021. He was part of the Mozambique squad for the

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. He was called up to the national team for the

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Honours

;Songo *

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* * 1998 births Living people Footballers from Maputo Mozambican men's footballers Mozambique men's international footballers 2023 Africa Cup of Nations players Men's association football goalkeepers Clube Ferroviário de Maputo footballers UD Songo players Moçambola players {{Mozambique-footy-bio-stub