William Njovu
Zambian footballer
Zambia
Midfielder
William Njovu: profile
William Njovu (born 4 March 1987 in Lusaka, Zambia) is a former Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Njovu made the step into senior football with Lusaka Dynamos F.C. in 2006. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. (2009–2012), where he made 70 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 145 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Njovu represented Zambia (2007–present). He also played for Zambia at under-20 level.
Lusaka has produced 70 footballers in our database, including Barbra Banda, Enock Mwepu and Kennedy Mweene.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zambia, Israel and Cyprus
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (13 in 145)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 67% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Beitar Tel Aviv F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bouna Coundoul, Kabasu Babo and Ariza Makukula (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Lusaka Dynamos F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 2007–2009 | Lusaka Dynamos F.C. |
Zambia Super League | 57 | 5 |
| 2009 | Zanaco F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 2009–2012 |  Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 70 | 7 |
| 2012–2013 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 |  Enosis Neon Paralimni FC |
Cypriot First Division | 10 | 0 |
| 2015– | Beitar Tel Aviv F.C. |
Liga Leumit | – | – |
| Total | 145 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | Zambia |
Senior | – | – |
| — | Zambia U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is William Njovu?
William Njovu was born on 4 March 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was William Njovu born?
William Njovu was born in Lusaka, Zambia.
Which national team does William Njovu play for?
William Njovu played international football for Zambia.
Which clubs has William Njovu played for?
William Njovu's recorded clubs are Lusaka Dynamos F.C., Zanaco F.C., Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C., Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C., Enosis Neon Paralimni FC and Beitar Tel Aviv F.C..
How tall is William Njovu?
William Njovu is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does William Njovu play?
William Njovu played as a midfielder.
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