Namibian footballer
Franklin April|
| Date of birth |
(1984-04-18)18 April 1984 |
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| Place of birth |
Windhoek, South West Africa |
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| Date of death |
18 October 2015(2015-10-18) (aged 31) |
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| Height |
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Defender |
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|
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Diamond United |
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| 2000–2001 |
Civics |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2001–2014 |
Civics |
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| 2003–2008 |
Namibia |
20 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Franklin April (18 April 1984 – 18 October 2015) was a Namibian football defender who played for FC Civics and the Namibia national football team.
Club career
Nicknamed Piele, April was born in Khomasdal, Windhoek, and started playing football as a striker and he was called-up for the national Olympic team in 2000. He was spotted and subsequently signed by Civics, winning three back-to-back Premiership titles with the club between 2005 and 2007.[1] He remained at the club for the entirety of his career, retiring after the 2013/14 season.[2]
International career
He was a part of the Namibia squad at the 2008 African Cup of Nations[3] and earned 20 caps, scoring no goals.
Personal life
April died from an asthma attack in October 2015.[4] He was survived by his fiancée Blanche Wimmert and three daughters. He was self-empoyed and worked in the retail business.[1]
Honours
Civics
References
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