João Pereira (born 10 July 1977 in

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), is a retired

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er. He last played for

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Career

Jamba is an archetype of old fashioned defending. He is mostly very reliable and consistent.

International career

The central back is a former member of the

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, and was called up to the

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. He has played in 29 straight international competitions for Angola, making him a leader on an otherwise young club. In April 2006, his performances were acknowledged when he was voted Angola's best home-based player in a national radio poll.

Background

His nickname, "Jamba," means "Elephant" in Umbundu, a language spoken in southern Angola.

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* 1977 births Living people Angola men's international footballers Angolan footballers 2006 FIFA World Cup players 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players 2008 Africa Cup of Nations players Men's association football defenders People from Benguela Atlético Sport Aviação players Atlético Petróleos de Luanda players Girabola players {{Angola-footy-bio-stub