In this edition of Story Behind My Nickname AmaZulu FC striker explains how he ended up being known as "Gabadinho".
The Malawian international born Hellings Frank Mhango is today well known as Gabadinho, a nickname that has turned into his 'first name'.
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"My grandfather used to work for a company called Gabadinho, so they used to call him Gabadinho," Mhango tells KickOff.
"So, it actually started as a nickname for my grandfather.
"Apparently he was a fun guy always excited and always singing, making noise and all.
"So, the name came from his colleagues at Gabadinho.
"I never saw him because he passed away while I was a baby.
"It's because of my grandfather I'm known as Gabadinho today.
"I heard that he was a soccer player also growing up.
"So, when I was born he was like 'Oh a grandson, this one I'm going to give him my name.'
"He gave it to me as a nickname, and even today it is still a nickname."
Mhango had to be withdrawn on the eve of last week's encounter between AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs due to flu."
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