Belmiro Simango

Belmiro Simango is a celebrated figure in Mozambican basketball, known for his leadership as the captain of Maxaquene, which won the African championship in 1985. He played a significant role in the transition of sports in Mozambique post-independence, later contributing as a coach for both youth and senior teams. Recently, he was honored with a book titled 'Belmiro Simango – Black Simon – O Embondeiro do Basquetebol Moçambicano', which celebrates his legacy and aims to preserve the history of Mozambican sports.