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Manaca

b. 1946

Association football player

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Born 1946. Manaca is an association football player and association football coach.

Carlos Alberto Manaca Dias, known as Carlos Manaca or simply Manaca (born 22 September 1946) is a Mozambican former football player and manager. He also holds Portuguese citizenship.

He played 15 seasons and 326 games in the Primeira Liga for Sporting, Vitória de Guimarães, Estoril, Braga, Vitória de Setúbal and Sanjoanense.

Career Manaca made his Primeira Liga debut for Sporting on 18 December 1966 in a game against CUF Barreiro.

Honours Sporting Primeira Liga: 1969–70, 1973–74. Taça de Portugal: 1970–71, 1972–1973, 1973–74, 1977–78.

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Carlos Alberto Manaca Dias

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manaca?

association football player

When was Manaca born?

Manaca was born on 22 September 1946 in Beira.

What is Manaca's occupation?

Manaca is an association football player and association football coach.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manaca

· Wikidata: Q30122456

· DBpedia: Manaca (footballer)

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