About Kafunga
Lived 1914 – 1991 (aged 77). Kafunga was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Olavo Leite de Bastos, commonly known by the nickname Kafunga (August 7, 1914 – November 17, 1991 He started his professional career with Atlético Mineiro, and made his debut in a friendly defeat 2–0 by Villa Nova in 1935. Despite the defeat, his performance was not criticized, as he prevented his club from suffering more goals. In his second game for the club, his performance was praised, and Atlético Mineiro beat Flamengo 4–0. He helped his club win the Campeonato Mineiro in 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954 and in 1955. He retired in 1955, after having played 667 games for the club in two decades. After his retirement, he worked as a football commentator and as a deputy.
Death Kafunga died on November 17, 1991, in Belo Horizonte, after suffering five strokes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kafunga?
Brazilian footballer (1914-1991)
When was Kafunga born?
Kafunga was born on 7 August 1914 in Niterói.
When did Kafunga die?
Kafunga died on 17 November 1991 in Belo Horizonte.
What was Kafunga's occupation?
Kafunga was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Kafunga?
Kafunga was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kafunga. https://biography.guide/kafunga/
MLA: "Kafunga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kafunga/.
Chicago: "Kafunga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kafunga/.
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