External links
- Mike Poto at National-Football-Teams.com
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Michael Poto | ||
| Date of birth | January 15, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Mufulira, Zambia | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Green Buffaloes FC | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2015 | Green Buffaloes FC | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 2007-2008 | Zambia | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 1, 2007 | |||
Mike Poto (born 15 January 1981) is a Zambian former football goalkeeper who played for Green Buffaloes in Zambia. He has played for the Zambian national team.
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