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Benarfa

b. 2001

Swiss footballer (born 1998)

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About Benarfa

Born 2001. Benarfa is an association football player.

Mankoka Hegene Afonso, nicknamed Benarfa (born 25 January 2001) is an Angolan football striker who plays for Kabuscorp.

Career He spent the start of his career in Clube Chave de Ouro in Uíge, Sambizanga and Contemplate Futebol Clube in Fubú, Talatona. With 15 league goals in 23 games, he became top goalscorer of the 2023–24 Girabola. He also broke the internal record in Kabuscorp, where Daniel Mpele Mpele previously had scored 14 goals in one season, whereas Benarfa was behind Albert Meyong Ze's goalscoring record in the Girabola.

Benarfa made his debut for Angola in 2021. and the 2024 COSAFA Cup, which Angola won.

In the summer of 2024 he was signed as a free agent by Norwegian First Division club Moss FK. Being a Portuguese speaker, Benarfa would reside with Moss' Portuguese back João Barros.

Personal life The nickname Benarfa was given to him in childhood. Benarfa hardly knew his father, and lost his mother in 2016, whereafter he lived with his five brothers.

Honours International COSAFA Cup: 2023

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Important facts

Born
25 January 2001
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Benarfa?

Swiss footballer (born 1998)

When was Benarfa born?

Benarfa was born on 25 January 2001.

What is Benarfa's occupation?

Benarfa is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benarfa

· Wikidata: Q130218168

· DBpedia: Benarfa (footballer)

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