Francis Chansa

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Francis Chansa
Personal information
Full name Francis Chansa
Date of birth (1974-09-10) September 10, 1974
Place of birth Lubumbashi, Zaire
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Maritzburg United
Number 33
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Durban Bush Bucks ? (?)
1998–1999 Durban United ? (?)
1999–2000 Royal Tigers ? (?)
2000–2004 Golden Arrows ? (?)
2004–2008 Orlando Pirates 71 (0)
2008–2009 Engen Santos 22 (0)
2009–2010 Bidvest Wits 8 (0)
2010-2011 Mpumalanga Black Aces 12 (0)
2011- Maritzburg United 5 (0)
National team
DR Congo

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Francis Chansa (born September 10, 1974 in Lubumbashi) is a Congolese football goalkeeper who currently plays for Maritzburg United in South Africa. He also holds South African citizenship.

He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, who progressed to the quarter finals, where they were eliminated by Egypt, who eventually won the tournament.

Chansa is known for his acrobatic saves.


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