Chico Banza

Francisco Gonçalves Sacalumbo (born 17 December 1998), commonly known as Chico Banza, or simply Chico, is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta.

Club career

Chico Banza was snapped up by Portuguese side Leixões from his native Real Sambila, following his performance at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. After starring for the club's 'B' team in the Portuguese lower divisions, he was handed his first team debut on 18 March 2018, playing 68 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Sporting CP B before being replaced by Ricardo Barros.

In August 2023, Banza joined Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta on a four-year deal.

International career

Chico Banza represented Angola at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, where he finished as one of the top scorers with four goals in three games.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 August 2023.

Notes

International

As of matches played 26 June 2018.

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