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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 February 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Luanshya, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–2002 | Nchanga Rangers | ||
| 2003–2006 | Petro Atlético | ||
| 2006–2007 | Al-Jazira | ||
| 2007 | Al-Merreikh | ||
| 2008 | Nchanga Rangers | ||
| 2009–2010 | Caála | ||
| International career | |||
| 1995–2008 | Zambia [1] | 101 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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