Herenilson: Angola’s Underrated Midfielder

In Petro de Luanda's first match of the 2016 Girabola (Angola's first division) they gave a full debut to then 19-year-old midfielder Herenilson. Making his debut for Angola's most successful club would have held great significance to him because he was born and raised in Luanda, the coastal capital city of Angola on 27 August 1996. 

Following Herenilson's debut he retained his place in the team starting a total of 25 out of the remaining 29 league games. He also started two cup games. In the 2017 Girabola season he started 25 out of 30 league games and five cup games en route to Petro de Luanda capturing the Taça de Angola. 

The season after (2018) saw Herenilson reaffirmed his importance to Petro de Luanda by playing a key role in their domestic campaign and CAF Confederations Cup matches. He started a total of 26 out of 30 league games and all four of their CAF Confederations Cup fixtures.