About Mercedes Sibanda
Lived 1966 – 2002 (aged 36). Mercedes Sibanda was a Mozambican association football player.
Career Club career Sibanda was named the Zimbabwe Soccer Star of the Year in 1987, having been a runner-up previously in 1986. Two years later, he had a brief trial at Randers FC in Denmark, alongside teammate Rahman Gumbo, but were both reportedly dropped for their lack of discipline.
Personal life During his playing career, Sibanda gained the nickname "Rambo", named after the character played by Sylvester Stallone, because of his muscular calves and biceps. He is survived by his four children. In 2021, a new tombstone for Sibanda was unveiled.
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Who was Mercedes Sibanda?
Mozambican association football player
When was Mercedes Sibanda born?
Mercedes Sibanda was born on 4 February 1966.
When did Mercedes Sibanda die?
Mercedes Sibanda died on 3 September 2002.
What was Mercedes Sibanda's occupation?
Mercedes Sibanda was an association football player.
What nationality was Mercedes Sibanda?
Mercedes Sibanda was Mozambican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mercedes Sibanda. https://biography.guide/mercedes-sibanda/
MLA: "Mercedes Sibanda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mercedes-sibanda/.
Chicago: "Mercedes Sibanda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mercedes-sibanda/.
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