Chico Banza

Francisco Gonçalves Sacalumbo (born 17 December 1998), commonly known as Chico Banza, or simply Chico, is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Zamalek.

Club career Chico Banza was snapped up by Portuguese side Leixões from his native Real Sambila, following his performance at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. After starring for the club's 'B' team in the Portuguese lower divisions, he was handed his first team debut on 18 March 2018, playing 68 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Sporting CP B before being replaced by Ricardo Barros. He later played for Marítimo before moving to Cyprus, where he represented Nea Salamis and P.O. Xylotymbou. In 2022, he returned to Nea Salamis.

In August 2023, Banza signed a four-year contract with Cypriot First Division side Anorthosis Famagusta. He was loaned to Portuguese club Portimonense for the 2024–25 season. On 30 January 2025, however, he completed a permanent move to Estrela da Amadora, signing a deal that runs until 2028.

In July 2025, Banza joined Egyptian club Zamalek on a four-year contract. He won the league with the club in the 2025-2026 season.

International career Chico Banza represented Angola at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, where he finished as one of the top scorers with four goals in three games.

On 3 December 2025, Banza was called up to the Angola squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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