Walter Costa

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Walter Costa
Personal information
Born (1973-03-25) 25 March 1973 (age 50)
Luanda, Angola
NationalityAngolan
Listed height185 cm (6.07 ft)
Listed weight82 kg (181 lb)
Position Point guard
Career history
2000 ASA
2001–2007 1º de Agosto
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
FIBA Africa Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Casablanca 2001 Angola
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Alexandria 2003 Angola
All Africa Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Algiers 2007 Angola
FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg Lagos 2006 1º de Agosto
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Abidjan 2005 1º de Agosto

Walter Bandeira da Costa (born 25 March 1973) is a retired Angolan basketball point guard. Costa is a former member of the Angola national basketball team. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, the Angolan squad finished in last place and did not win a game.

He is currently the assistant coach of Angolan Basketball team Primeiro de Agosto.


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