Dundo – Authorities of the eastern Lunda Norte province have highlighted the qualities of the former player of local Sagrada Esperança football team, Francisco Quintino, who passed away on Wednesday victim of illness.
"As a player, Quintino inspired many young people to bet on soccer, so his passing is a great loss to the local sport, “said Ernesto Muangala, local governor.
José Muacabalo, head of Sagrada Esperança, said Quintino was a true leader, who exercised with responsibility the role of captain and that his loss is irreparable for the club.
Muacabo underscored that the former striker gave a great contribution for the evolution of the team in the 1980's and early 1990's, helping the team to win the Angola Cup in 1988.
Quintino, who died at the age of 59, retired in 1992. He was assistant coach of Sagrada Esperança, head of the sports department in Lunda Norte and a member of the Sagrada scouting area.
