Kiyika Tokodi Explained

Kiyika Tokodi is a Congolese former footballer who played as a midfielder for Belgian club K.A.A. Gent between 1980 and 1986.

He represented the Zaire national team in international competition, appearing in a 1986 African Cup of Nations qualifying match versus the Republic of the Congo in Brazzaville, scoring a goal in a 5–2 victory.[1] He also scored two goals, both from penalties, in a 5–2 victory over Mozambique in a 1982 World Cup qualifying match on 13 July 1980 in Kinshasa.[2] In addition, he scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory over Guinea in a 1980 African Cup of Nations qualifying match on 5 August 1979.[3]

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Zaire's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tokodi goal.[3] [2] [1]

List of international goals scored by Kiyika Tokodi
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 5 August 1979 Stade Tata Raphaël, Kinshasa, Zaire 3–2 3–2 1980 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2Stade Tata Raphaël, Kinshasa, Zaire1–15–21982 FIFA World Cup qualification
33–2
4 31 March 1985 Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville, Congo 4–0 5–2 1986 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985, LE ZAIRE A BATTU LE CONGOBRAZZA 5-2 (MATCH COMPLET) . Youtube.com. 7 May 2018.
  2. Web site: DR Congo (Zaire, Congo-Kinshasa) - List of International Matches. RSSSF. 7 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Dimanche 5 août 1979 : Zaïre-Guinée : 3-2. www.mbokaamosika.com. 7 May 2018. 23 April 2012.