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Jesus (footballer)

Osvaldo Fernando Saturnino de Oliveira (born 14 January 1956), commonly known as Jesus, is an Angolan former football player and coach who played as a striker.

He mainly played for Petro de Luanda and the Angola national team, having also moved to Portugal at Varzim and Oliveirense.

Club career

Jesus played youth football for Clube Atlético de Luanda; he then began playing professionally in 1974 for local club Luanda, before moving to Benfica de Luanda and Terra Nova.

Jesus played over 10 years for Petro de Luanda. He was top goalscorer of the Girabola three times with them, in 1982, 1984 and 1985. In 1988, he moved to Portugal to play for Varzim aged 32, with whom he played two seasons. Jesus then played one season for Oliveirense, retiring in 1990.

Managerial career

Jesus was appointed interim coach of Petro de Luanda, following the death of coach Gojko Zec, helping them win the league title in 1995.

Presidency career

After six terms as vice-president of the Angolan Football Federation, in 2016 Jesus announced his candidacy for president.

Personal life

Jesus and his partner got married in Luanda in 1983; they had a son, Hadja. His idol is Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jesus goal.

Honours

Player

Petro de Luanda

Individual

Coach

See also

References

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