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.
Nechironga was nicknamed "Tyson".[1]
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]
Nechironga represented Zimbabwe internationally at youth level and at senior level.[4]
Nechironga mainly operated as a striker and was known for his speed.[5]
After retiring from professional football, Nechironga worked as a manager.[6]
Nechironga is the brother of Zimbabwean footballer Francis Nechironga and is the son of Zimbabwean footballer Jawett Nechironga.[7]