Kennedy Chihuri
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Midfielder
Kennedy Chihuri: profile
Kennedy Chihuri (born 2 April 1969 in Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Chihuri made the step into senior football with Chapungu United F.C. in 1986. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1986 and 2004. His most appearances came at FK Viktoria Žižkov (1997–2004), where he made 196 appearances and scored 26 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 249 appearances and 32 goals.
At international level, Chihuri represented Zimbabwe (1994–2003), earning 30 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 12 January 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Zimbabwe has produced 57 footballers in our database, including Teenage Hadebe, Adam Ndlovu and Hardlife Zvirekwi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1986–2004 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, Slovakia and Czech Republic
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (32 in 249)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 30% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- FK Viktoria Žižkov (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andrcu Onana, Arthur Boka and Ezzaki Badou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1994 | Chapungu United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1994–1996 |  1. FC Tatran Prešov |
Slovak First Football League | 49 | 6 |
| 1996 |  SK Slavia Prague |
Czech First League | 4 | 0 |
| 1997–2004 | FK Viktoria Žižkov |
Czech FNL | 196 | 26 |
| Total | 249 | 32 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2003 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 30 | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Jan 1997 | Zimbabwe 3–0 Togo | 16 | 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 Kennedy Chihuri?
Kennedy Chihuri was born on 2 April 1969, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Kennedy Chihuri born?
Kennedy Chihuri was born in Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Kennedy Chihuri play for?
Kennedy Chihuri played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 30 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kennedy Chihuri played for?
Kennedy Chihuri's recorded clubs are Chapungu United F.C., 1. FC Tatran Prešov, SK Slavia Prague and FK Viktoria Žižkov.
How tall is Kennedy Chihuri?
Kennedy Chihuri is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Kennedy Chihuri play?
Kennedy Chihuri played as a midfielder.