Elijah Tana
Zambian footballer
Zambia
Defender
Elijah Tana: profile
Elijah Tana (born 28 February 1975 in Chingola, Zambia) is a retired Zambian footballer who played as a defender.
Tana made the step into senior football with Nchanga Rangers F.C. in 1993. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1993 and 2010. His most appearances came at Nchanga Rangers F.C. (1993–2002), where he made 652 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 747 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Tana represented Zambia (1995–2008), earning 102 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 6 May 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Chingola has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Stoppila Sunzu, Nathan Sinkala and Andrew Sinkala.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1993–2010 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Zambia, Angola, United Arab Emirates and Sudan
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (37 in 747)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 39% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- C.R. Caála (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ghailene Chaalali, Laros Duarte and Guy Roland Ndy Assembe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2002 | Nchanga Rangers F.C. |
Zambia Super League | 652 | 29 |
| 2003–2006 |  Atlético Petróleos Luanda |
Girabola | 77 | 7 |
| 2006–2007 |  Al Jazira Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2007 |  Al-Merrikh SC |
Sudani Premier League | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 | Nchanga Rangers F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 2009–2010 | C.R. Caála |
Girabola | – | – |
| Total | 747 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2008 | Zambia |
Senior | 102 | 9 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 May 2001 | Togo 3–2 Zambia | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 26 Mar 2005 | Zambia 2–0 Congo | 1 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 26 Jan 2006 | Zambia 1–2 Guinea | 33 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Elijah Tana?
Elijah Tana was born on 28 February 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Elijah Tana born?
Elijah Tana was born in Chingola, Zambia.
Which national team does Elijah Tana play for?
Elijah Tana played international football for Zambia. He has 102 caps and 9 goals on record.
Which clubs has Elijah Tana played for?
Elijah Tana's recorded clubs are Nchanga Rangers F.C., Atlético Petróleos Luanda, Al Jazira Club, Al-Merrikh SC and C.R. Caála.
How tall is Elijah Tana?
Elijah Tana is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Elijah Tana play?
Elijah Tana played as a defender.