David Chabala

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Chabala
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1960(1960-02-02)
Age	64
Date Of Death	1993-04-27
Country	Zambia
Horoscope	Aquarius

David Chabala Biography

David Chabala is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 2, 1960 in Zambia. Goalkeeper who was awarded two times Zambia Sportsman of the Year before his sudden death. He was a regular for Zambia’s national side during his 10 seasons of international football.

He was able to follow the steps following the footsteps of He followed in the footsteps of Godfrey Chitalu by earning Zambia Sportsman of the Year honors. by winning Zambia Sportsman of the Year distinctions.

Chabala’s performances between the posts for Wanderers were noticed by national team selectors leading to his first appearance in national colours on 27 November 1980 for the Zambia ‘B’ team in a Council for East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA) Cup 3rd and 4th play-off game against Malawi which Zambia lost 1–0.

In no time, he was recruited as Mufulira Wanderers’ reserve goalkeeper by coaches Samuel Ndhlovu and Dickson Makwaza. He soon succeeded Bernard Kabwe in the first team, making his debut on 27 July 1980 in a league encounter against Lusaka Tigers at Shinde Stadium in Mufulira. With Wanderers trailing 2–0 at half-time, Chabala replaced Kabwe and the ‘Mighty’ men went on to win the match 3–2.

He was raised as a child with eleven siblings, from Mufulira, Zambia.

David Chabala Net Worth

David Chabala is one of the richest Soccer Player from Zambia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Chabala 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his debut as a professional with Mufulira Wanderers in 1978. Mufulira Wanderers in 1978.

He played his final season as a professional between 1992 and 1993 in his team, the Mufulira Wanderers.

David Efford Chabala (2 February 1960 – 28 April 1993), popularly known as Efford Chabala was Zambia’s first choice goalkeeper from 1983 until his death in a plane crash off the Gabonese coast in 1993 and is Zambia’s most capped player, with 108 full international appearances. Chabala was instrumental in Zambia’s first ever East and Central African Championship success when he saved three penalties in Zambia’s 3–0 shoot-out victory over Malawi in the 1984 final in Uganda after a goalless draw at full-time. He was named Zambia’s Sportsman of the Year in 1985.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Chabala made another appearance at the 1990 African Cup of Nations where journalists voted him the best goalkeeper at the tournament, keeping four clean sheets in five games and helping Zambia to third place. His last appearance at the Nations Cup was in 1992 in Senegal where Zambia yet again underachieved, falling 1–0 to eventual winners Ivory Coast in extra-time at the quarter-final stage.

Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Zambia. David Chabala celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

He had a brief spell in Argentina with Argentinos Juniors during the 1991/92 season but he returned to Wanderers in March 1992 claiming the conditions of his contract were unsatisfactory, and the club were not willing to change them.

Top Facts about David Chabala

1. David Chabala was a Zambian football goalkeeper.
2. He played for the national team from 1983-1993.
3. Chabala tragically died in a plane crash in 1993.
4. He was part of the Zambia team that won the 1988 African Cup of Nations.
5. Chabala made over 100 appearances for his club, Nkana FC.
6. He is remembered as one of Zambia’s greatest ever goalkeepers.
7. Chabala was known for his bravery and agility on the pitch.
8. In honor of his legacy, an annual tournament is held in his name.
9. The David Chabala Award is given to the best goalkeeper at the tournament.
10. His death, along with other members of the national team, led to increased safety measures in air travel for African football teams.