Francis Chansa

Francis Chansa (born September 10, 1974 in Lubumbashi) is a Congolese football goalkeeper who last played for Maritzburg United in South Africa. He also holds South African citizenship.[1]

For other uses, see Chansa.
Francis Chansa
Personal information
Full name Francis Chansa
Date of birth (1974-09-10) September 10, 1974
Place of birth Lubumbashi, Zaire
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 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)
National team
DR Congo
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, who progressed to the quarter finals, where they were eliminated by Egypt, who eventually won the tournament.

Chansa is known for his acrobatic saves.

Chansa was the shot-stopper coach in Vera Pauw's technical team, which assisted Banyana Banyana in qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympic Games.[2]


See also

References
  1. "Francis Chansa Pleads For Another Chance To Play". www.soccerladuma.co.za. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
  2. Sekgaphane, Thembinkosi (27 March 2018). "No clubs prepared to take Chansa with keeper Francis". The Citizen: Phakaaathi.


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