Francis Chansa

Congolese football goalkeeper

Francis Chansa
Personal information
Full name	Francis Chansa
Date of birth	(1974-09-10) September 10, 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth	Lubumbashi, Zaire
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Maritzburg United
Number	33
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1997–1998	Durban Bush Bucks	?	(?)
1998–1999	Durban United	28	(?)
1999–2000	Royal Tigers	?	(?)
2000–2004	Golden Arrows	?	(?)
2004–2008	Orlando Pirates	71	(0)
2008–2009	Engen Santos	22	(0)
2009–2010	Bidvest Wits	8	(0)
2010–2011	Mpumalanga Black Aces	12	(0)
2011–2012	Maritzburg United	5	(0)
International career
	DR Congo
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Francis Chansa (born September 10, 1974 in Lubumbashi) is a Congolese football goalkeeper who last played for Maritzburg United in South Africa. He also holds South African citizenship.^[1]

He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, who progressed to the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Egypt, who eventually won the tournament.

Chansa is known for his acrobatic saves.

Chansa was the shot-stopper coach in Vera Pauw's technical team, which assisted Banyana Banyana in qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympic Games.^[2]

References

^ "Francis Chansa Pleads For Another Chance To Play". www.soccerladuma.co.za. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
^ Sekgaphane, Thembinkosi (27 March 2018). "No clubs prepared to take Chansa with keeper Francis". The Citizen: Phakaaathi.