Rachad Chitou

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Rachad Chitou
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-09-18) 18 September 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth Benin
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2002–2006 Dragons de l'Ouémé
2006–2007 Heart of Lions
2007–2011 Wikki Tourists
International career
1996–2010 Benin [1] 38 (2)
Managerial career
Avrankou Omnisport
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rachad Chitou (born 18 September 1976) is a Beninese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Club career

Chitou began playing football with local side AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé before spells abroad in Ghana and Nigeria. [2]

International career

Chitou was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to qualify for the next round.

Managerial career

After he retired from playing, Chitou was a football analysts and received a coaching license. Next, he managed local side Avrankou Omnisport FC. [2]

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References

  1. Mamrud, Roberto (23 July 2023). "Benin - Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 "La vie après le foot : Rachad Chitou". 15 November 2017.