Wangu Gome

Wangu Gome (born 13 February 1993) is a Namibian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ongos Valley and the Namibia national team. He is known for his diminutive size^[2][3] and midfield capabilities.^[4][5]

Wangu Gome

Personal information
Full name	Wangu Batista Gome[1]
Date of birth	(1993-02-13) 13 February 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	Windhoek, Namibia
Height	1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Ongos Valley
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–2015	Civics Windhoek
2015–2016	→ Bidvest Wits (loan)	8	(0)
2016–2017	Bidvest Wits	2	(0)
2016–2017	Platinum Stars	6	(0)
2018–2019	Cape Umoya United	6	(0)
2020–2022	Alashkert	71	(4)
2023–	Ongos Valley
International career‡
2014–	Namibia	34	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 January 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 24 January 2023 (UTC)

Career

Club

Following his performance at the 2015 COSAFA Cup, Bidvest Wits F.C. signed the young midfielder on a one-season loan.^[6] He made his league debut for Bidvest Wits F.C. in a 0-1 victory over University of Pretoria F.C.^[7] Originally on loan, Bidvest Wits F.C. decided to extend his contract to long-term in 2016.^[8] Recently, he has had continuous inactivity, not making the squad against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.^[9][10] Made his CAF Champions League debut for The Clever Boys fronting Light Stars FC.^[3]

His first trophy was the MTN 8 cup.^[11]

On 2 March 2020, Gome signed for Armenian Premier League club FC Alashkert.^[12] On 24 December 2022, Alashkert announced the departure of Gome.^[13]

International

Namibian Wangu Gome was given the 2015 COSAFA Cup Player of the tournament award by being Namibia's key player throughout the entire tournament.^[5]

Awards

• 1x COSAFA Cup Player of the Tournament^{[citation needed]}

Honors

• 1x South African Premier Division runners-up
• 1x MTN 8 winner