Elvis Kafoteka
Malawian footballer
Malawi
Defender
Elvis Kafoteka: profile
Elvis Kafoteka (born 17 January 1978 in Lilongwe, Malawi) is a former Malawian footballer who played as a defender.
Kafoteka's senior club career began in 2005 at Civo United. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Civo United (2005–2007): 48 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 111 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Kafoteka represented Malawi (2005–2011), earning 38 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Djibouti on 31 May 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Lilongwe has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Jabulani Linje, Hellings Mwakasungula and Peter Mgangira.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 30 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Malawi, People's Republic of China and Rwanda
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (6 in 111)
- Latest move
- Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Suffo, Abdou Traoré and Marwane Saâdane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Civo United |
Malawi Premier Division | 48 | 6 |
| 2008 |  Hong Kong Rangers FC |
Hong Kong Premier League | 7 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | ESCOM United F.C. |
Malawi Premier Division | 28 | 0 |
| 2009– |  Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. |
Rwanda Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2015 | Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. |
Rwanda Premier League | 28 | 0 |
| Total | 111 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 | Malawi |
Senior | 38 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 May 2008 | Malawi 8–1 Djibouti | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jan 2010 | Malawi 3–0 Algeria | 35 | 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 Elvis Kafoteka?
Elvis Kafoteka was born on 17 January 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Elvis Kafoteka born?
Elvis Kafoteka was born in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Which national team does Elvis Kafoteka play for?
Elvis Kafoteka played international football for Malawi. He has 38 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Elvis Kafoteka played for?
Elvis Kafoteka's recorded clubs are Civo United, Hong Kong Rangers FC, ESCOM United F.C. and Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C..
What position does Elvis Kafoteka play?
Elvis Kafoteka played as a defender.