Clifton Msiya
Malawian footballer (1964–2000)
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Clifton Msiya (16 May 1964 – 7 January 2000) was a Malawian footballer who played as a left winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1964 | ||
| Date of death | 7 January 2000 (aged 35) | ||
| Position | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1992 | Berec Power Pack/MDC United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1980–1991 | Malawi | 81 | (8) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Msiya made 81 appearances for the Malawi national team between 1980 and 1991, scoring 8 goals.[1] In 1983, he was awarded the Malawian Player of the Year.[2]
At the 1984 African Cup of Nations, he scored the goal of the tournament[3] in a 2–2 draw against Nigeria, and was later included in the team of the tournament.[4] That year, he also was nominated for the African Footballer of the Year award.[5][6]
