George Chigova
| George Chigova | |
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| Born | George Chigova March 4, 1991 |
| Died | November 15, 2023 (aged 32) |
| Residence | South Africa |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Education | How Mine Primary, Mzilikazi Secondary, Lord Malvern High School |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2010 to present |
| Spouse(s) | Nokuthula Chigova |
| Relatives | Joseph Chigova |
George Chigova was a Zimbabwean footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Dynamos Football Club, Polokwane City Football Club and SuperSport Football Club (South Africa) as well as Zimbabwe national senior men's football team, the Warriors.
Background
Chigova was born on March 4, 1991. He grew up in Mvuma but later on relocated to Bulawayo where his father was working.[1] He was married to Nokuthula Mangena and the couple had three daughters Nicole, Tino and Tanatswa.[2]
Education
He attended How Mine Primary School before moving on to Mzilikazi Secondary School where he did for one up to form three. He then moved to Harare where he completed his studies at Lord Malvern Secondary School.[1]
Career
George started playing football at a very young age, by the time he got to grade six he was already playing for the first team. In 2006 he joined Aces Academy before eventually joining Gunners Football Club in 2010.
After a two-year stint with the club, he joined Dynamos Football Club.[1] His first appearance for Dembare was a high-pressure match in which Dembare faced their perennial rivals, Highlanders Football Club.
He performed very well in the match and managed to save a penalty taken by Mthulisi Maphosa. George Chigova went on to clinch several Cups with the Glamour Boys including league cups and challenge cups.
He did not stay for long at Dembare as he was signed by Supersport United Football Club of South Africa in 2014.
Following his stint with Supersport, Chigova sealed a move to Polokwane City Football Club on an initial three-year contract which was later extended by a further two years.
After Polokwane City was relegated, Chigova rejoined Supersport in 2020 and made his debut in their 0-1 loss to Golden Arrows on 21 April 2022 at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.[3]
Death
Chigova died on 15 November 2023 at his home in South Africa after battling a heart ailment for several months.[4]
At the time of his death, Chigova was not attached to any club after he officially left SuperSport United in June 2023 due to health complications.
He was buried on 24 November 2023 at Chivhu Cemetery, right next to his father and mother’s graves in Chikomba District, Mashonaland East Province.
Awards / Titles
- COSAFA Under-17 (2007)
- Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (2012)
- Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (2013)
- Mbada Diamond Cup (2012)
- COSAFA Cup (2017)
- COSAFA Cup (2018)
Teams Played For
- Gunners Football Club
- Dynamos Football Club
- Supersport United Football Club
- Polokwane City Football Club
Picture Gallery
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 T Makanda Gemazo profiles and interviews Chigova, Facebook, Published: February 15, 2015, Retrieved: June 26, 2015
- ↑ Eddie Chikamhi, Jojola Laid To Rest, The Herald, Published: 25 November 2023, Retrieved: 29 November 2023
- ↑ Chigova makes SuperSport United debut, Lawrence Mangenje, Published: 22 April 2021, Retrieved: 25 October 2022
- ↑ SuperSport United Mourns George Chigova, Pindula News, Published: 15 November 2023, Retrieved: 16 November 2023
