Jamba (footballer)

Jamba

Personal information
Full name	Joao Pereira
Date of birth	10 July 1977
Place of birth	Benguela, Angola
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	AS Aviacao
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1997	Primeiro Maio
1997–2007	AS Aviacao
2007	Petro Atlético
2008–	AS Aviacao
National team^‡
1998–2010	Angola	29	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 June 2006. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 June 2006

João Pereira (born 10 July 1977 in Benguela), is a retired Angolan footballer. He last played for Atlético Sport Aviação.

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 national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup. 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.

National team statistics

Angola national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003	1	0
2004	10	0
2005	7	0
2006	16	0
2007	7	0
2008	2	0
2009	4	0
Total

External links

• Jamba at National-Football-Teams.com