About João Rafael Kapango
Born 1975. João Rafael Kapango is a Mozambican association football player.
João Rafael Kapango (born 14 September 1975 in Maputo) is a Mozambican football goalkeeper.
International career He is an international football player and played the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
He became notable in the 2010 African Cup of Nations during the game against Benin, when he came to collect a routine overhit pass and made a bizarre attempt at a salto whilst gathering the ball. Whilst he narrowly avoided conceding a goal, he injured his neck in the process. The incident has become a minor YouTube hit.
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Who is João Rafael Kapango?
Mozambican footballer
When was João Rafael Kapango born?
João Rafael Kapango was born on 14 September 1975 in Maputo.
What is João Rafael Kapango's occupation?
João Rafael Kapango is an association football player.
What nationality is João Rafael Kapango?
João Rafael Kapango is Mozambican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João Rafael Kapango. https://biography.guide/joao-rafael-kapango/
MLA: "João Rafael Kapango." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-rafael-kapango/.
Chicago: "João Rafael Kapango." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-rafael-kapango/.
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