Francis Kahata: profile
Francis Kahata (born 4 May 1992 in Ruiru, Kenya) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Simba Sports Club.
Kahata's senior club career began in 2008 at Thika United F.C.. He has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at K.F. Tirana (2015): 13 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 25 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Kahata has represented Kenya (2011–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 23 March 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2008–present (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Kenya, South Africa, Albania and Tanzania
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (4 in 25)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 31% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Simba Sports Club (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdou Diallo, Éric Djemba-Djemba and Dailon Livramento (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2015 |  Thika United F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2010 |  University of Pretoria F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2014 |  K.F. Tirana |
Albanian Superliga | 12 | 3 |
| 2015 | K.F. Tirana |
Albanian Superliga | 13 | 1 |
| 2015–2019 | Gor Mahia F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2019– |  Simba Sports Club |
Tanzanian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 25 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Kenya |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Mar 2013 | Nigeria 1–1 Kenya | 35 | 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
How old is Francis Kahata?
Francis Kahata was born on 4 May 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Francis Kahata born?
Francis Kahata was born in Ruiru, Kenya.
Which national team does Francis Kahata play for?
Francis Kahata plays international football for Kenya.
Which clubs has Francis Kahata played for?
Francis Kahata's recorded clubs are Thika United F.C., University of Pretoria F.C., K.F. Tirana, Gor Mahia F.C. and Simba Sports Club.
What team does Francis Kahata play for now?
According to the latest data, Francis Kahata plays for Simba Sports Club.
How tall is Francis Kahata?
Francis Kahata is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Francis Kahata play?
Francis Kahata plays as a midfielder.
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