Christopher-John Banda (10 July 1974 in Blantyre, Malawi – 6 September 2009) was a Malawian footballer.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher-John Banda | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Blantyre, Malawi | ||
| Date of death | 6 September 2009 (aged 35) | ||
| Place of death | Lilongwe, Malawi | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2001 | MTL Wanderers | 74 | (20) |
| 2001–2003 | Big Bullets | 41 | (8) |
| 2003–2009 | Kuchekuche Stars | 88 | (25) |
| International career | |||
| 1996–2009 | Malawi | 70 | (23) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
edit- 1996-01: MTL Wanderers
- 2001-03: Big Bullets
- 2003-09: Kuchekuche Stars
International career
editA longtime member of the Malawi national football team, Banda has competed for his national team from 1996[2] and played his last three games in 2009.[3] His last international game, two days before his death, was against Guinea national football team.[4]
Death
editHe collapsed in the game from his club Kuchekuche Stars against Man Tour in a qualifying game for Standard Bank Fam Cup and died later at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe.[5]
References
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