Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 5 December 1970 | ||
Place of birth | Zambia | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1995 | Roan United | ||
1995–2000 | Al-Hilal | ||
International career | |||
1993–2000 | Zambia | 31 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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