George Chigova (born 4 March 1991) is a Zimbabwean professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Supersport United[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Chigova | ||
Date of birth | (1991-03-04) 4 March 1991 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Supersport United | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2010 | Aces Youth Soccer Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2012 | Gunners Harare | ||
2012–2014 | Dynamos | ||
2014–2015 | SuperSport United | 0 | (0) |
2015– | Polokwane City | 93 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013– | Zimbabwe | 32 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 February 2019 |
In February 2014, Chigova was sold to South African club SuperSport United for $120,000. However, Chigova didn't officially join the club until July of that year.[3][4]
In July 2015, Chigova moved to Polokwane City, signing a three-year deal.[5] He made his league debut for the club on 22 September 2015, keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Orlando Pirates F.C.[6]
In January 2014, coach Ian Gorowa, invited him to be a part of the Zimbabwe squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship. He helped the team to a fourth-place finish after being defeated by Nigeria by a goal to nil.[7][8]
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe squad – 2019 Africa Cup of Nations | ||
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Polokwane City F.C. – current squad | |
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