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Moses Simwala

Zambian footballer (1949-1993)

Zambia Midfielder
1949Born
55Int'l caps
7Int'l goals
1Clubs

Moses Simwala: profile

Moses Simwala (born 16 July 1949 in Kitwe, Zambia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 29 September 1993.

Simwala made the step into senior football with Nkana F.C. in 1966.

At international level, Simwala represented Zambia (1969–1980), earning 55 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 15 April 1973 (World Cup Qualification).

Kitwe has produced 23 footballers in our database, including Jacob Mulenga, Rainford Kalaba and Isaac Chansa.

Key facts

Senior international debut
1969 (aged about 20)
First international goal
1973 – aged 23 (match)
Club career
1966–1980 (15 seasons)
Shares a birthday with
Bruno Ecuele Manga, Azubuike Egwuekwe and Amath Ndiaye Diedhiou (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1966–1980 Nkana F.C. Zambia Nationa Division One – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1969–1980 Zambia Senior 557

International goals (3)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
115 Apr 1973 Zambia 4–2 Ethiopia 71 World Cup Qualification
219 Aug 1973 Kenya 2–2 Zambia World Cup Qualification
321 Oct 1973 Zambia 4–0 Morocco 43 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

Where was Moses Simwala born?

Moses Simwala was born in Kitwe, Zambia.

Which national team does Moses Simwala play for?

Moses Simwala played international football for Zambia. He has 55 caps and 7 goals on record.

Which clubs has Moses Simwala played for?

Moses Simwala's recorded clubs are Nkana F.C..

What position does Moses Simwala play?

Moses Simwala played as a midfielder.

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