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Nenê, 45, Shines Again in Football Victory
13 Jul
Summary
- Nenê, at 45, contributed to two goals in Botafogo's 2-0 win.
- He was a standout performer during France's training session.
- Nenê remains one of Serie C's top scorers with six goals.
Nenê, an enduring midfielder, is set to celebrate his 45th birthday on Sunday, July 19th, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup's conclusion. He recently demonstrated his continued impact by playing a crucial role in Botafogo da Paraíba's 2-0 win against Confiança on Sunday, July 12th. Nenê was involved in the first goal and assisted the second, earning him the man-of-the-match award.
His performance came just four days after he surprised French national team players during their training session in the United States. Nenê, a former PSG player, was recognized by Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps, who were impressed he is still actively playing. Nenê is currently one of Serie C's leading scorers with six goals and has provided four assists, helping Botafogo da Paraíba secure a strong position in the league.
