Wisdom Mumba Chansa
Zambian association football player (1964-1993)
Zambia
Midfielder
Wisdom Mumba Chansa: profile
Wisdom Mumba Chansa (born 17 April 1964 in Mufulira, Zambia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 27 April 1993.
Chansa's senior club career began in 1983 at Nkana F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1983 and 1993. The busiest spell of his career was at CSKA Pomir Dushanbe (1989): 3 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 3 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Chansa represented Zambia (1985–1993). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 20 January 1993 (World Cup Qualification).
Mufulira has produced 20 footballers in our database, including Christopher Katongo, Kalusha Bwalya and Felix Katongo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1985 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1993 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 1983–1993 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zambia, Soviet Union and South Africa
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 44% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dynamos F.C. (1993)
- Shares a birthday with
- Medhi Benatia, Mohammed Salisu and Karim Ziani (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 | Nkana F.C. |
Zambia Nationa Division One | – | – |
| 1985–1989 | Power Dynamos F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 1989 | CSKA Pomir Dushanbe | Tajik League | 3 | 0 |
| 1990–1993 | Power Dynamos F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 1993 |  Dynamos F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1993 | Zambia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jan 1993 | Zambia 4–0 Namibia | 4 | 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 Wisdom Mumba Chansa born?
Wisdom Mumba Chansa was born in Mufulira, Zambia.
Which national team does Wisdom Mumba Chansa play for?
Wisdom Mumba Chansa played international football for Zambia.
Which clubs has Wisdom Mumba Chansa played for?
Wisdom Mumba Chansa's recorded clubs are Nkana F.C., Power Dynamos F.C., CSKA Pomir Dushanbe and Dynamos F.C..
How tall is Wisdom Mumba Chansa?
Wisdom Mumba Chansa is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Wisdom Mumba Chansa play?
Wisdom Mumba Chansa played as a midfielder.
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