Background and career
Nadir Haroub Ali (born 10 February 1982) is a Tanzanian former footballer who last played for Young Africans FC as a defender. He is one among club's long serving member as he played more than 200 games in his 16-year spell with Young Africans.
Haroub's nickname Cannavaro is in reference to the way he plays the game as a defender similar to Fabio Cannavaro.
Nadir Haroub was made Young Africans and Tanzania national team captain after the retirement of long serving captain Shadrack Nsajigwa in 2012. Also he captained Zanzibar national team in most Cecafa tournaments and friendly matches during his playing time.
After his retirement, Haroub remained with Young Africans SC as first team coach during 2017 to 2019.
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