Justin Shonga
Zambian association football player (1996–2024)
Zambia
Centre-forwardForward
Justin Shonga: profile
Justin Shonga (born 5 November 1996 in Chipata (Fort Jameson), Zambia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a centre-forward and forward. He died on 30 June 2024.
Shonga made the step into senior football with Nkwazi F.C. in 2015. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 2015 and 2024. The busiest spell of his career was at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2017–2018): 46 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 116 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Shonga represented Zambia (2017–2024), earning 33 caps and scoring 16 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2015–2024 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Zambia, South Africa, Egypt, Georgia and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (21 in 116)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 61% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Gagra (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abedi Pele, Amine Sbaï and Wajdi Kechrida (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Nkwazi F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 2017–2018 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 46 | 10 |
| 2020–2021 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C. |
National First Division | 18 | 2 |
| 2020–2021 | Cape Town City F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 22 | 5 |
| 2021–2022 | Sekhukhune United F.C. |
10 | 2 | |
| 2021–2022 |  Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 4 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 | Nkwazi F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 2023–2024 |  FC Gagra |
Erovnuli Liga | 16 | 2 |
| 2023–2024 |  Najran SC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 116 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2024 | Zambia |
Senior | 33 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Justin Shonga born?
Justin Shonga was born in Chipata (Fort Jameson), Zambia.
Which national team does Justin Shonga play for?
Justin Shonga played international football for Zambia. He has 33 caps and 16 goals on record.
Which clubs has Justin Shonga played for?
Justin Shonga's recorded clubs are Nkwazi F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C., Cape Town City F.C., Sekhukhune United F.C., Ismaily SC, FC Gagra and Najran SC.
How tall is Justin Shonga?
Justin Shonga is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Justin Shonga play?
Justin Shonga played as a centre-forward and forward.
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