Stophira Sunzu
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Stophira Sunzu is a Zambia
n footballer who currently plays for Zanaco FC
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at Afrisport FC and joined 1995 with him to the ex club of his father Konkola Blades. After a super performance in midfield at the 2007 U-20 World Cup, the 19 year old was invited for trials at English
side Reading
The Championship side was keen on securing him on longer deal but due to a work permit hitch, things did not materialize. He signed an loan contract for LB Châteauroux
in September 2008 and turned after the season end on 30 June 2009 back to his club Zanaco FC
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Sunzu currently plays for TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo and was sent off in their opening 2010 FIFA Club World Cup game.
In a 2009 African Championship of Nations
Qualifier. Sunzu helped the Zambia national under-20 football team to a 1–1 draw against Saudi Arabia with a goal. Sunzu presented his country at 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada
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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....
n footballer who currently plays for Zanaco FC
Zanaco FC
Zanaco FC is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka, Zanaco stands for Zambia National Commercial Bank. The team plays in the top division in Zambian football. Their home stadium is Sunset Stadium...
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Career
Sunzu began his career with his brother Felix SunzuFelix Sunzu
Felix Mumba Sunzu is a Zambian football striker who currently plays for Konkola Blades in Zambia.-Career:Sunzu began his career with Afrisport F.C and joined in 2005 to his fathers ex club Konkola Blades, after one year on youthside was promoted in January 2007 to the Seniorside...
at Afrisport FC and joined 1995 with him to the ex club of his father Konkola Blades. After a super performance in midfield at the 2007 U-20 World Cup, the 19 year old was invited for trials at English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
side Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
The Championship side was keen on securing him on longer deal but due to a work permit hitch, things did not materialize. He signed an loan contract for LB Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
in September 2008 and turned after the season end on 30 June 2009 back to his club Zanaco FC
Zanaco FC
Zanaco FC is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka, Zanaco stands for Zambia National Commercial Bank. The team plays in the top division in Zambian football. Their home stadium is Sunset Stadium...
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Sunzu currently plays for TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo and was sent off in their opening 2010 FIFA Club World Cup game.
International career
He made his debut against BotswanaBotswana national football team
The Botswana national football team, nicknamed 'The Zebras' is the national football team of Botswana and is controlled by the Botswana Football Association. They have never qualified for the World Cup but they have qualified for the 2012 African Nations Cup...
In a 2009 African Championship of Nations
2009 African Championship of Nations
The 2009 African Nations Championship was the first edition of the African Nations Championship in football. The tournament took place in Côte d’Ivoire from February 22 to March 8, 2009...
Qualifier. Sunzu helped the Zambia national under-20 football team to a 1–1 draw against Saudi Arabia with a goal. Sunzu presented his country at 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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