23 April 2011
Luanda — The remains of the former secretary general of the Angolan Federation of Tennis (FAT), João Nogueira Junior, who died on April 19, here, victim of an illness, were Saturday buried in the Alto das Cruzes Cemetery.
After the funeral service held in the Main Unit of Fire Brigade, the coffin of the deceased, accompanied by relatives, friends, officials, coaches, referees and players in the game, was deposited in the holy field.
In the Alto das Cruzes, before being deposited the coffin in the grave, it was read the eulogy, where was highlighted the achievements of Joao Nogueira as a player, coach and sports official.
The ceremony was conducted by Matias Castro e Silva, a former chairperson of the Provincial Association of Tennis of Namibe, and also the defeated candidate in last elections in the Federation.
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