- Willy Chinyama
William Chinyama (Born 18th April 1984 in
Zambia ) is a Zambian defender nicknamedPastor who currently plays forZESCO United F.C. inZambia .He has 3 internationalCaps for Zambia.William Chinyama belongs to group of players who have never represented Zambia at junior level but might make one of the full back positions his own. An intelligent defender, Chinyama combines his pace with the ability to pass the ball out from the back.Chinyama is a product of the GVM soccer academy which was founded by 1997
COSAFA Castle Cup , winning coach, the late George Mungwa. But it was atFAZ Division one sideForest Rangers that he started to realize his potential.It did not take long before the electricity boys,
ZESCO United signed him. At ‘Team Ya Ziko’, Chinyama started slowly but as season progressed he grew in stature and he earned a call up to the national team in 2007.Chinyama conducts team prayers both at ‘Zesco’ and national team thus he’s been nicknamed as ‘Pastor’ by his teammates.The right footed defender made his international debut in the
Ghana 2008 African Cup of nations qualifiers in 1-1 draw against Chad at Chililabombwe’sKonkola Stadium . His impressive display at left full back won him praise from many soccer pundits and fans. He slotted into the Zambia’s back four as though he had been playing for years at international level.TheLusaka born was dropped from the starting XI in the final match againstSouth Africa as long servingJoseph Musonda was preferred.Despite being the understudy to first choice full backs;
Clive Hachilensa and Musonda, many see him the better of the trio.In 2007, Chinyama helped ZESCO united win a domestic treble as they won the KCM/FAZ Premier League title, Coca Cola Cup and inaugural Barclays Cup. ‘Team Ya Ziko’ also won the season opener; the Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity shield and lost to Red Arrows in the MOSI cup final.
The 23 year old will be making his maiden appearance at the 26th edition of fAfrican Cup of Nations in
Ghana .External links
* [http://www.ZAMBIAFOOTBALL.com
* [http://www.National Football Teams.com
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