George Nechironga Explained

George Nechironga
Birth Date:7 June 1969
Birth Place:Zimbabwe
Height:1.60 m
Position:Striker
Years1:–1991
Clubs1:CAPS United
Years2:1993–1994
Clubs2:Darryn T
Years3:1995–1996
Clubs3:Sokół Pniewy
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Years4:1996–1999
Clubs4:Bloemfontein Celtic
Years5:1999–2000
Clubs5:Free State Stars
Years6:2000–2001
Clubs6:African Wanderers
Nationalyears1:1989–1995
Nationalteam1:Zimbabwe
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1

George Nechironga (born 7 June 1967) is a Zimbabwean former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

Nechironga was nicknamed "Tyson".[1]

Club career

At the age of sixteen, Nechironga signed for Zimbabwean side CAPS United.[2] He was joint-voted the Zimbabwe 1990 Soccer Star of the Year with Zimbabwe international Peter Ndlovu.[3]

International career

Nechironga represented Zimbabwe internationally at youth level and at senior level.[4]

Style of play

Nechironga mainly operated as a striker and was known for his speed.[5]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Nechironga worked as a manager.[6]

Personal life

Nechironga is the brother of Zimbabwean footballer Francis Nechironga and is the son of Zimbabwean footballer Jawett Nechironga.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Nechironga - Pressreader article.
  2. Web site: George Nechironga - The Herald article.
  3. Web site: George Nechironga - Sunday News article. 10 August 2018 .
  4. Web site: The brawl which sparked Nechironga's Caps exit. zimsoccer.net.
  5. Web site: Best Foreign Striker - George Nechironga. snl24.com.
  6. Web site: George Nechironga - The Zimbabwean article.
  7. Web site: George Nechironga - New Zimbabwe article. https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222213/http://newzimbabwe.com/sports-18865-Football+families+Zims+Amazing+story/sports.aspx . 2017-11-18 .