Tsholola Tshinyama

Tsholola Tshinyama (born 12 December 1980), commonly known as Tiko, is a Congolese footballer who last played for Belgian Pro League club Lokeren as a midfielder in 2013.[1] As of the summer of 2013, he is a free agent player.

Tiko
Personal information
Full name Tsholola Tshinyama
Date of birth (1980-12-12) 12 December 1980
Place of birth Kananga, DR Congo
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Saint-Luc 30 (1)
2001–2003 TP Mazembe 63 (6)
2003–2007 Ajax Cape Town 85 (5)
2007–2013 Lokeren 112 (2)
National team
2001– DR Congo 34 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 May 2011

Tshinyama started his career at Congolese side Saint-Luc before moving to TP Mazembe. In 2003, he signed for the South African team Ajax Cape Town and went on to make more than 60 appearances for the side. Despite playing primarily as a defensive midfielder Tshinyama also scored on several occasions for them.

In June 2007 it was announced that Tshinyama had signed a four-year contract with SC Lokeren where he will join up with international teammates Marcel Mbayo and Patiyo Tambwe.

Clubs

  • SC Lokeren (Belgium) (2007-)
  • Ajax Cape Town (South Africa) (2003–2007)
  • Tout Puissant Mazembe (Democratic Republic of Congo) (2001–2002)
  • AS Saint-Luc (Democratic Republic of Congo) (2000)

References

  1. "Stats Centre: Tiko Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2009.


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