Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 7 June 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Zimbabwe | ||
Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1991 | CAPS United | ||
1993–1994 | Darryn T | ||
1995–1996 | Sokół Pniewy | 13 | (1) |
1996–1999 | Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
1999–2000 | Free State Stars | ||
2000–2001 | African Wanderers | ||
International career | |||
1989–1995 | Zimbabwe | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
George Nechironga (born 7 June 1967) is a Zimbabwean former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Nechironga was nicknamed "Tyson".[1]
At the age of sixteen, Nechironga signed for Zimbabwean side CAPS United.[2] He was joint-voted the Zimbabwe 1990 Soccer Star of the Year with Zimbabwe international Peter Ndlovu.[3]
Nechironga represented Zimbabwe internationally at youth level and at senior level.[4]
Nechironga mainly operated as a striker and was known for his speed.[5]
After retiring from professional football, Nechironga worked as a manager.[6]
Nechironga is the brother of Zimbabwean footballer Francis Nechironga and is the son of Zimbabwean footballer Jawett Nechironga.[7]