Kenan Simambe
Zambian footballer (1974-1993)
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Kenan Simambe, also known as Kenani Simambe,[1] (23 August 1974 – 27 April 1993) was a Zambian footballer and member of the national team. He was among those killed in the crash of the team plane in Gabon in 1993.[2]
Date of birth
23 August 1974
Date of death
27 April 1993 (aged 18)
Place of death
Atlantic Ocean, off Gabon
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 August 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Kitwe, Zambia | ||
| Date of death | 27 April 1993 (aged 18) | ||
| Place of death | Atlantic Ocean, off Gabon | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1993 | Power Dynamos | ||
| International career | |||
| 1993 | Zambia | 1 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Simambe made his debut for Zambia during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds, scoring a goal against Namibia on his debut on 30 January 1993.[3][4]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 30 January 1993.[1]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Simambe goal.[1]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30 January 1993 | Independence Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia | 1 |  Namibia |
4–0 | 4–0 | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification | [4] |
