Thomas Nyirenda

Thomas Nyirenda
Personal information
Full name Thomas Nyirenda
Date of birth (1986-02-28) February 28, 1986
Place of birth Zambia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position 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

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.

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

  1. "Thomas Nyirenda". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
  2. Vincent Enyeama Is The Hero As Super Eagles Beat Chipolopolo On Penalty Kicks


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