Francis Kasonde (born 1 September 1986) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays for Mufulira Wanderers. Kasonde mainly plays as a centre-back but also can play as a defensive midfielder or as a right-back.[1]
Club career
Kasonde has played for Power Dynamos F.C. in Kitwe, Zambia and Omani side Al-Suwaiq Club.[2]
In June 2017, Kasonde signed a six-month contract with Malaysia Premier League side Sabah. On 30 June 2017, Kasonde made his debut in a 1–0 victory during league match over PDRM.[3]
International career
Kasonde is also a regular member of the Zambia national team from 2005 until 2013. He was the key of the Zambian team that won the 2012 African Cup of Nations. He made his international debut in 2005 and scored his first goal against Egypt in a 1–1 draw.
Honours
Zambia
References
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Kasonde, Francis". national-football-teams.com. National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ http://www.zambianfootball.net/2009/02/03/njobvu-surprised-with-reports-that-they-are-stranded-in-russia/ (in English)
- ^ "Sabah complete signing of Zambian international Francis Kasonde". stadium.my. 5 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
External links
- Francis Kasonde at National-Football-Teams.com
- Francis Kasonde at Soccerway
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