Derby Makinka
Zambian association football player (1965-1993)
Derby Makinka: profile
Derby Makinka (born 5 September 1965 in Harare, Zimbabwe) was a Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 27 April 1993.
Makinka made the step into senior football with CSKA Pomir Dushanbe in 1989. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 1989 and 1993. His most appearances came at CSKA Pomir Dushanbe (1989), where he made 3 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 6 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Makinka represented Zambia (1986–1993), earning 14 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 22 January 1989 (World Cup Qualification).
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Nationality explained: Why does Derby Makinka play for Zambia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1989 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–1993 (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Soviet Union, Poland and Saudi Arabia
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 39% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Ettifaq FC (1993)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alfred Gomis, Salaheddine Bassir and Stephen Ahorlu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CSKA Pomir Dushanbe | Tajik League | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 |  Lech Poznań |
Ekstraklasa | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 |  Al-Ettifaq FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1993 |  Zambia |
Senior | 14 | 4 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jan 1989 | Zambia 4–2 DR Congo | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jun 1989 | Zambia 1–0 Tunisia | 73 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Derby Makinka born?
Derby Makinka was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Derby Makinka play for?
Derby Makinka played international football for Zambia. He has 14 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Derby Makinka played for?
Derby Makinka's recorded clubs are CSKA Pomir Dushanbe, Lech Poznań and Al-Ettifaq FC.
How tall is Derby Makinka?
Derby Makinka is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Derby Makinka play?
Derby Makinka played as a midfielder.
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