Former Liverpool and Portugal defender Abel Xavier has
been named as the new coach for the Mozambique national squad, the
Mambas, local media reported Tuesday.
The 43-year-old Mozambican-born Xavier made 20 appearances
for the Portuguese national team during his international career
spanning nearly two decades.
Alberto Simango Junior, President of the Mozambican
Football Federation, made the announcement in the capital Maputo on
Monday, according to the state-owned daily Noticias.
Xavier, whose trademark during his time on the pitch was
his bright blonde hair, started his career at the Portuguese club
Estrela da Amadora in 1990.
He then moved on to play for several other clubs in Europe
and abroad including Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Liverpool and Everton
before winding up with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
He has also coached several lower division clubs in Portugal.
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