Thomas Nyirenda
Thomas Nyirenda (born January 28, 1986 in Zambia) is a Zambian football player who currently plays for Zanaco FC and for the Zambia national football team as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Nyirenda | ||
| Date of birth | February 28, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Chililabombwe, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Zanaco FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006– | Zanaco FC | ||
| National team | |||
| 2009– | Zambia[1] | 9 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 26, 2010 | |||
International career
He made his debut for the national side in 2009, playing for Zambia at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. He was the only player to miss from the spot in the quarter-final penalty shootout between his team and Nigeria,[2] as Zambia lost the game and the qualification for the semi-finals.
References
- "Thomas Nyirenda". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
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