Essau Kanyenda
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Esau Boxer Kanyenda is a Malawi
an football (soccer)
striker
, he is a football striker for Russia's First Division FC Dynamo Bryansk
.
from 1999–2001 for FC Dwasco (Nkhota-Kota), before moving to South Africa
to play in its Premier League
, with Jomo Cosmos
in Johannesburg
between 2001 and 2003.
In 2003, Kanyenda moved to Russia
, for FC Rostov
in Russia's Premier League. In 2005, he left briefly for FC Lokomotiv Moscow
, but re-joined FC Rostov
on loan until December 2006. After two years with FC Lokomotiv Moscow
joined in January 2008 to FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny
.
and played 31 May 2000 his first game here.
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
an football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
, he is a football striker for Russia's First Division FC Dynamo Bryansk
FC Dynamo Bryansk
FC Dynamo Bryansk are a Russian football club based in Bryansk.In 2009 it came second in its Russian Second Division zone and was not promoted...
.
Career
Kanyenda started his career in 1998 in Malawi's First Division for FC Welfare in Dedza. He soon turned professional and played in the Premier League of MalawiMalawi Premier Division
Malawi Premier Division also known as TNM Super League is the top football division in Malawi. It was created in 1986.-Telekom Super League - Clubs 2010/11:*Blackpool FC *Blantyre United FC*Blue Eagles FC...
from 1999–2001 for FC Dwasco (Nkhota-Kota), before moving to 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...
to play in its Premier 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...
, with Jomo Cosmos
Jomo Cosmos
Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono....
in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
between 2001 and 2003.
In 2003, Kanyenda moved to Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, for FC Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
in Russia's Premier League. In 2005, he left briefly for FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
, but re-joined FC Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
on loan until December 2006. After two years with FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
joined in January 2008 to FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny
FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny
KAMAZ is a Russian football club based in Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan. The club is currently in the Russian First Division.Colours are all white. Light blue shirts, white shorts.-History:...
.
International
Kanyenda is also a member of the Malawi national football teamMalawi national football team
The Malawi national football team, nicknamed The Flames, is the national team of Malawi and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966 they were known as the Nyasaland national football team...
and played 31 May 2000 his first game here.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | October 9, 2010 | Blantyre Blantyre The name Blantyre may refer to several things:Malawi*Blantyre District — Blantyre, a district of Malawi**Blantyre, Malawi — Blantyre, a city of Malawi... |
6–2 | Win | 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
| ? | October 9, 2010 | Blantyre Blantyre The name Blantyre may refer to several things:Malawi*Blantyre District — Blantyre, a district of Malawi**Blantyre, Malawi — Blantyre, a city of Malawi... |
6–2 | Win | 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |