Necas (basketball)

Angolan basketballer and coach (born 1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Manuel Nazareth da Costa e Sousa (born 18 September 1962), known as Necas, is an Angolan retired basketball player and current coach. Playing as a shooting guard, Necas was best known for his sharp three-point shooting thus becoming one of the best in this category, along with Víctor de Carvalho.

Born (1962-09-18) September 18, 1962 (age 63)
Listed height185 cm (6.07 ft)
Quick facts Primeiro de Agosto, Position ...
Necas
Primeiro de Agosto
PositionShooting guard
LeagueAngolan Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1962-09-18) September 18, 1962 (age 63)
Listed height185 cm (6.07 ft)
Coaching career2003–present
Career history
Coaching
2003–2008Interclube
2012–2013Interclube
2013–2018Interclube
2020–presentPrimeiro de Agosto
Career highlights
As head coach:
Medals
Representing  Angola
Men's basketball
AfroBasket
Gold medal – first place1989 LuandaAngola
Gold medal – first place1992 CairoAngola
Silver medal – second place1983 AlexandriaAngola
Silver medal – second place1985 AbidjanAngola
Bronze medal – third place1987 TunisAngola
FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
Silver medal – second place2005 AbidjanInterclube
Coach for women's basketball
FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
Gold medal – first place2014 SfaxInterclube
Silver medal – second place2015 LuandaInterclube
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He served as assistant coach of Angolan side Interclube.[1] On 5 July 2021, Necas took over as head coach of Primeiro de Agosto.[2] He won the 2020–21 Taça de Angola with Primeiro, beating his former team Interclube in the final.[3]

Awards and accomplishments

Coaching career

Primeiro de Agosto

References

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