Kivuvu will make a decision later this year

By: kiko | May 8th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Kivuvu The 20-year-old NEC Nijmegen player will turn 21 in September and has to decide whether to represent Angola or to stick to the Dutch team.

Kivuvu would be valuable to the Palancas given his experience, despite a young age. His final decision, could prove to be important for the future of the Angolan National team.

BBC Sport has an interesting article on this topic.

Tags: Angola, Palancas negras, Kivuvu, , Group D

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Kivuvu will make a decision later this year

Comment by Pedro
Having read the bbc post, I'll say Oliveira G. get this guy number and harass him with phone calls t ...[read more]
Kivuvu will make a decision later this year

Comment by Pedro
Great post Kiko. If he do perhaps choose to play for Angola it will be good but if not, all the best ...[read more]
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by Pedro
Hey Ronald, It is true that Diangi was called up for the game against Ivory coast but iam not sure h ...[read more]
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by Ronald
By the way... Thought that Diangi's first game for Angola was during the match against Ivory Coast. ...[read more]
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by Ronald
Hi All, I am a fan of the "unknown" club FC Omniworld. Omniworld is a club in the first division ...[read more]
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by Mollah
Diangi Matusiwa!!!
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by herculano
o jogo foi mau. os angolanos foram os piores. valeu o final mais animado. o oliveira mexeu no team e ...[read more]
Angola 1-1 Japan (Olympic team)

Comment by pedro
According to recent reports, the game was a formidable affair, and the fact that most players were u ...[read more]
Angola to play Japan under-23

Comment by Pedro
Este empate tem sabor à derrota. I think i expected more from this team, so iam a bit desapointed ...[read more]
Manucho scores in his debut for Panathinaikos

Comment by Pedro
Hi kiko, All is well, my comment was a mere teaser:-D. ...[read more]
Angola scouting to replace older players

Comment by Pedro
Hi Rob, Albeit Akwa will only bet 33 at the time of the FIFA worldcup it is inconceivable that he w ...[read more]
Angola scouting to replace older players

Comment by rob
so akwa isn't playing in the 2010 worldcup
Manucho scores in his debut for Panathinaikos

Comment by Kiko
Hi Pedro! I promise to update the blog more regularly from now on. Hope you continue to visit the ...[read more]
Angola's Display

Comment by frank
all the best angola
Manucho scores in his debut for Panathinaikos

Comment by Pedro
hey Kiko what happened? you got me worried as to the reason you didnt update the blog, hope all is ...[read more]