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Christopher Katongo

Christopher Katongo (born 31 August 1982) is a Zambian former professional footballer who played as a striker. At international level, he amassed over 100 caps between 2003 and 2016 for the Zambia national team. He is an Africa Cup of Nations winner and won the BBC's African Footballer of the Year award in 2012,[2][3] winning just over 40% of the public vote.[4] His win is stated to have inspired a number of young players in Zambia.[5]

Club career

Born in Mufulira, Katongo played with Butondo West Tigers and Kalulushi Modern Stars before moving to Green Buffaloes in 2001.[6] Whilst at Buffaloes, Katongo twice scored four times in CAF Confederation Cup games.[2] In 2004, Katongo moved to South African side Jomo Cosmos, before moving to Danish side Brøndby IF in January 2007.[7][8] In August 2008, Katongo moved again, this time to German club Arminia Bielefeld.[9] In July 2010, he moved to Greece to play for Skoda Xanthi.[6]

In July 2011, Katongo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Chinese Super League side Henan Construction.[10] He made his Super League debut on 10 July in a 0–0 home draw against Changchun Yatai.[11] His first goal for Henan came, in a 2–1 away defeat, against Dalian Shide on 10 September 2011.[12]

In March 2014, Katongo joined South African side Golden Arrows on a four-month deal, three months after leaving the Chinese club.[13]

International career

Katongo made his international debut for Zambia in 2003,[6] and after scoring a hat-trick against South Africa in September 2007, Katongo was promoted in the Zambian Army from corporal to sergeant.[14]

Katongo has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[15]

Katongo won the Player of the Tournament during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, in which he was the captain for the winning side, having beaten Ivory Coast 8–7 on penalties after a goalless match, scoring the first of the penalties himself.[16]

He was called up to Zambia's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.[17]

In October 2014 he was thrown out of a Zambian training camp,[18] and in December 2014 he was left out of Zambia's preliminary squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.[19]

He was in the 2016 preliminary squad for the CHAN.[20]

Coaching career

As of December 2016, he had begun training for his coaching qualifications.[21]

Personal life

His younger brother Felix is also an international player.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first.[6][22]

Honours

Brøndby IF

Henan Construction

Zambia

See also

References

  1. ^ 建业官网 >> 首页 >> 建业球队 >> 一线队员资料 (in Chinese). Henan Jianye F.C. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b "BBC African Footballer of the Year 2012: Profile - Christopher Katongo". BBC Sport. 22 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Katongo named 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year". BBC Sport. 17 December 2012.
  4. ^ "KChristopher Katongo thanks fans after winning BBC award". BBC Sport. 18 December 2012.
  5. ^ "He dragged Zambian football out of the doldrums". BBC Sport. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d Christopher Katongo at National-Football-Teams.com
  7. ^ "Chris Katongo" (in Danish). Brøndby IF. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  8. ^ "Katongo joins Denmark's Brondby". BBC Sport. 11 January 2007. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  9. ^ Gondwe, Kennedy (5 August 2008). "Katongo moves to Bundesliga". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  10. ^ "Chris Katongo joins Chinese club Henan, Mayuka on target". Zambianfootball.net. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  11. ^ 赞比亚队长完成中超首秀 移位边路火力被废一半 [Zambia captain made his Super League debut] (in Chinese). 163.com. 10 July 2011. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  12. ^ 赞比亚德比各有收获 卡通戈进中超首球詹姆斯取胜 [Zambia derby, Christopher Katongo scored, James Chamanga won] (in Chinese). shangdu.com. 11 September 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  13. ^ "Chris Katongo signs for Golden Arrows". ZamFoot. 8 March 2014. Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  14. ^ Gondwe, Kennedy (11 September 2007). "Katongo rewarded for hat-trick". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  15. ^ Christopher Katongo – FIFA competition record (archived)
  16. ^ "AFCON Profile: Zambia". Sky Sports. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  17. ^ "Nations Cup 2013: Champions Zambia name final 23". BBC Sport. 9 January 2013.
  18. ^ "Nations Cup 2015: Katongo thrown out of Zambia squad". BBC Sport. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  19. ^ "Nations Cup 2015: Katongo overlooked for Zambia squad". BBC Sport. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  20. ^ "Zambia include Katongo and Chansa in CHAN squad". BBC Sport. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  21. ^ "Zambia legend Christopher Katongo paves way for coaching option". BBC Sport. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  22. ^ "Christopher Katongo - Century of International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Chris Katongo". playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  24. ^ "中甲30轮积分榜：建业毅腾携手冲超 贵州重足降级". sports.sina.com.cn. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  25. ^ "MATCH REPORT". cafonline.com. 12 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2019.