Francis Chansa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francis Chansa | ||
| Date of birth | September 10, 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Lubumbashi, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Maritzburg United | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Durban Bush Bucks | ? | (?) |
| 1998–1999 | Durban United | 28 | (?) |
| 1999–2000 | Royal Tigers | ? | (?) |
| 2000–2004 | Golden Arrows | ? | (?) |
| 2004–2008 | Orlando Pirates | 71 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Engen Santos | 22 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Bidvest Wits | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Mpumalanga Black Aces | 12 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Maritzburg United | 5 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| DR Congo | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francis Chansa is a talented football goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was born on September 10, 1974, in Lubumbashi. He also has South African citizenship.
Francis Chansa played for many different football clubs during his career. His last team was Maritzburg United in South Africa.
Playing for His Country
Francis Chansa was an important member of the DR Congo national team. He played for them in the 2006 African Nations Cup. This is a big football tournament for African countries.
His team did very well in the 2006 tournament. They made it to the quarter-finals, which means they were among the top eight teams. However, they were eventually knocked out by Egypt, who went on to win the whole competition.
His Goalkeeping Style
Francis Chansa was well-known for his amazing saves. He was famous for his "acrobatic saves," which means he could twist and turn in the air to stop the ball from going into the net. This made him a very exciting goalkeeper to watch.
After Playing Football
After his playing career, Francis Chansa continued to be involved in football. He became a "shot-stopper coach." This is a special coach who helps goalkeepers improve their skills.
He worked with Vera Pauw's coaching team. They helped the South African women's national football team, known as Banyana Banyana, achieve great things. They helped the team qualify for both the Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympic Games.
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