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Zacoccia was a king of Mozambique who, according to the Lusiad , welcomed Vasco da Gama believing him to be a Muslim. Upon discovering that Vasco da Gama was a Christian he conceived to have him killed. When the agent he employed failed, he committed suicide. [1]

Mozambique country in Africa

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country located in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini (Swaziland) and South Africa to the southwest. The sovereign state is separated from the Comoros, Mayotte and Madagascar by the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital of Mozambique is Maputo while Matola is the largest city, being a suburb of Maputo.

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Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24% of the world's population, most commonly known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, unique and has guided humankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative example of Muhammad.

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The 2014 season was Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's 116th year in existence, the club's 99th season in existence of football, and the club's 2nd season playing in the Brasileirão Série B, the second tier of Brazilian football.

The 2015 season was Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's 117th year in existence, the club's 100th season in existence of football, and the club's 43rd season playing in the Brasileirão Série A, the top flight of Brazilian football.

The 2016 season was Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's 118th year in existence, the club's 101st season in existence of football, and the club's 3rd season playing in the Brasileirão Série B, the second tier of Brazilian football.

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References

  1. The Nuttall Encyclopaedia, p.696, retrieved on 11 February 2017