Davies Nkausu
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Davies Nkausu is an association footballer from Zambia
. Despite being born in Lusaka
and playing for the Zambia national football team
, Nkausu has spent all of his club career in South Africa
. He plays as a defender
, more specifically at right back, and currently plays for SuperSport United.
club Chiparamba Great Eagles, Nkausu began his senior career with National First Division
side Pretoria University in the South Africa
n capital. He broke into the club's first team in the 2004–05 season, playing in twenty-nine of Pretoria's thirty-four games. Pretoria finished twelfth in 2004–05. In 2005–06 Davies again made twenty-nine league appearances, but this time he also scored one goal. Pretoria finished in eleventh place, and Nkausu was almost ever-present in their thirty National First Division
games. Nkausu played a reduced twenty-six games in the 2006–07 season, but he scored a personal season record of three goals, which helped propel Pretoria University to a third-placed finish and a promotion playoff. Pretoria defeated Winners Park on away goals but were beaten in he playoff final by AmaZulu. Davies played fewer games still in 2007–08, making seventeen appearances as Pretoria slumped to a seventh-placed finish in the newly-implemented Inland Stream. The decrease in Pretoria's fortunes caused Nkausu to move to SuperSport United
, who had just won the Premier Soccer League
and were therefore considered one of the best teams in South Africa.
ahead of the 2008–09 season. He had made a big leap from the lower reaches of the second division to the top of the first, and therefore it was understandable that Davies only made five appearances in his debut season with the club, making his debut in the 1-0 win over Free State Stars on 30 August 2008. However, he still collected a winner's medal as SuperSport claimed a second consecutive Premier Soccer League
title. Nkausu only made three appearances the following season, playing in SuperSport's victories over Free State Stars
and Santos
as well as the 3-0 loss to AmaZulu in March 2010. Again, SuperSport won the league title.
2010–11 was another frustrating season for Nkausu. He was included as a substitute in many of SuperSport's Premier Soccer League
games, but was only used in two of them. He made his first appearance of the season against Orlando Pirates on 30 April 2011 in a 109 loss. His only other appearance in 2010–11 was in the 3-1 victory over Vasco da Gama
on 7 May, near the end of the season. Nkausa made his first appearance in the 2011–12 Premier Soccer League
in SuperSport's 2-0 win against Platinum Stars on 25 September 2011. He then followed this up by playing the full game against Maritzburg United
on 14 October 2011, which SuperSport won 7-0.
. He made his debut for the Chipolopolo on 19 November 2008, in a 3-0 friendly loss to Morocco
. Nkausu earned his second international cap in January 2009, in Zambia's 1-0 friendly defeat to South Africa
. Although the South Africa game is Nkausu's most recent official international appearances, he also played in the first half of Zambia's friendly against Power Dynamos of the Zambian Premier League
in October 2011. The match was a warm-up for a game against Libya
.
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
. Despite being born in Lusaka
Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau, at an elevation of about 1,300 metres . It has a population of about 1.7 million . It is a commercial centre as well as the centre of government, and the four main highways of Zambia head...
and playing for the Zambia national football team
Zambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
, Nkausu has spent all of his club career in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. He plays as a defender
Defender
Defender usually refers to a position in association football .Defender or The Defender may also refer to:-Film and television:* The Defender or The Bodyguard from Beijing, a film starring Jet Li...
, more specifically at right back, and currently plays for SuperSport United.
Pretoria University
After spending his youth career with ZambianZambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
club Chiparamba Great Eagles, Nkausu began his senior career with National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
side Pretoria University in the South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n capital. He broke into the club's first team in the 2004–05 season, playing in twenty-nine of Pretoria's thirty-four games. Pretoria finished twelfth in 2004–05. In 2005–06 Davies again made twenty-nine league appearances, but this time he also scored one goal. Pretoria finished in eleventh place, and Nkausu was almost ever-present in their thirty National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
games. Nkausu played a reduced twenty-six games in the 2006–07 season, but he scored a personal season record of three goals, which helped propel Pretoria University to a third-placed finish and a promotion playoff. Pretoria defeated Winners Park on away goals but were beaten in he playoff final by AmaZulu. Davies played fewer games still in 2007–08, making seventeen appearances as Pretoria slumped to a seventh-placed finish in the newly-implemented Inland Stream. The decrease in Pretoria's fortunes caused Nkausu to move to SuperSport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
, who had just won the Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
and were therefore considered one of the best teams in South Africa.
SuperSport United
Nkausu moved to SuperSport UnitedSupersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
ahead of the 2008–09 season. He had made a big leap from the lower reaches of the second division to the top of the first, and therefore it was understandable that Davies only made five appearances in his debut season with the club, making his debut in the 1-0 win over Free State Stars on 30 August 2008. However, he still collected a winner's medal as SuperSport claimed a second consecutive Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
title. Nkausu only made three appearances the following season, playing in SuperSport's victories over Free State Stars
Free State Stars
Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002....
and Santos
Santos Football Club (South Africa)
Santos Football Club or simply Santos, also known under their sponsored title as Engen Santos, is a professional South African football club based in Lansdowne, Cape Town that plays in the Premier Soccer League.-History:...
as well as the 3-0 loss to AmaZulu in March 2010. Again, SuperSport won the league title.
2010–11 was another frustrating season for Nkausu. He was included as a substitute in many of SuperSport's Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
games, but was only used in two of them. He made his first appearance of the season against Orlando Pirates on 30 April 2011 in a 109 loss. His only other appearance in 2010–11 was in the 3-1 victory over Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama (South Africa)
Vasco da Gama is a South African football club based in Parow, Cape Town that plays in the National First Division. Coming from the lower ranks, the club has its roots entrenched in the local Portuguese South African community. The club is named after Brazilian club CR Vasco da Gama.-History:Vasco...
on 7 May, near the end of the season. Nkausa made his first appearance in the 2011–12 Premier Soccer League
2011–12 Premier Soccer League
The 2011–12 Premier Soccer League season will be the sixteenth season of South Africa. Orlando Pirates are the defending champions, having won their third PSL title, and in the process ended SuperSport United's 3 year grip on the championship...
in SuperSport's 2-0 win against Platinum Stars on 25 September 2011. He then followed this up by playing the full game against Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United is a South African football club based in the city of Pietermaritzburg that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League.-Notable former coaches: Gordon Igesund Ernst Middendorp Trott Moloto Kosta Papic Boebie Solomons...
on 14 October 2011, which SuperSport won 7-0.
International career
Davies has twice been capped by ZambiaZambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
. He made his debut for the Chipolopolo on 19 November 2008, in a 3-0 friendly loss to Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
. Nkausu earned his second international cap in January 2009, in Zambia's 1-0 friendly defeat to South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
. Although the South Africa game is Nkausu's most recent official international appearances, he also played in the first half of Zambia's friendly against Power Dynamos of the Zambian Premier League
Zambian Premier League
The Zambian Premier League, also known as Konkola Copper Mines Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the Football Association of Zambia, and was created in 1962.-Member clubs 2011:*Forest Rangers...
in October 2011. The match was a warm-up for a game against Libya
Libya national football team
The Libya national football team is the national association football team of Libya and is controlled by the Libyan Football Federation. The team has never qualified for the senior FIFA World Cup. They have qualified for three Africa Cup of Nations, one in 1982 where they finished runners-up and...
.