Gerald Phiri Jr.
Gerald Keith Phiri Jr. is a Malawian international footballer who currently plays for Baroka FC. He is the son of Malawian football manager Gerald Phiri Sr.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerald Keith Phiri Junior | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Blantyre, Malawi | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Baroka | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Mighty Wanderers | ||
| 2013–2015 | CAPS United | ||
| 2015–2018 | Bidvest Wits | 6 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Township Rollers (loan) | ||
| 2016–2017 | → Platinum Stars (loan) | 16 | (2) |
| 2018 | → Platinum Stars (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2019–2019 | Ajax Cape Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2019– | Baroka | 4 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– | Malawi | 31 | (9) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 September 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2019 | |||
He signed for South African clubs Bidvest Wits F.C. in 2015 from Zimbabwean teams CAPS United.[2]
He was named in the Malawi national team for the 2015 COSAFA Cup in South Africa, making his debut against Mozambique national team at the quarter-final stage.
International career
International goals
- Scores and results list Malawi's goal tally first.[3]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 22 May 2015 | Mogwase Stadium, Rustenburg, South Africa |  | 1–2 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | 6 September 2015 | Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba, Swaziland |  | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3. | 25 November 2015 | Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |  | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2013 CECAFA Cup |
| 4. | 4 September 2016 | Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi | | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 5. | 10 June 2017 | Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi |  | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 6. | 26 May 2019 | King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa |  | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2019 COSAFA Cup |
| 7. | 28 May 2019 | King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa |  | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| 8. | 2 June 2019 | Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu, South Africa |  | 2–0 | 2–2 (2–4 p) | |
| 9. | 10 September 2019 | Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi |  | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
References
- Nation Online (26 August 2015). "Gerald Phiri Jnr off to Zimbabwe". The Nation Online. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- "Gerald Phiri Jnr cleared to sign for Bidvest Wits". Kick Off. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- "Phiri, Gerald Jr". National Football Teams. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
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