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Malik Jabir (Burundian footballer)

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Fazil Malikonge best known under his nickname Malik Jabir is a famous football player in Burundi who led his club Vital'O to the African Cup Winners' Cup final in 1992 before retiring from international competition in 1993[1] and is currently a customs agent in Burundi.

Career

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He was one of the most lethal and feared strikers in the history of football in Burundi who never had a chance to ply his trade overseas like most Burundian players before the 1993 war.

References

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  1. ^ Nimpagaritse, Venand. "Burundi: Football playing its part in sporting revival". International Sports Press Association. Retrieved 2009-06-22.