Lawrence Waya
Lawrence Waya (born 25 May 1963 in Mphonde, Nyasaland) is a former Malawi international football player and manager.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lawrence Waya | ||
Date of birth | 25 May 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Mphonde, Phalombe District, Nyasaland | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1980– | Bata Bullets | ||
– | Al Jazira | ||
–1997 | Silver Strikers | ||
National team | |||
1982–1989 | Malawi | ||
Teams managed | |||
– | Big Bullets | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Born in the village of Mphonde in Phalombe District, Waya joined local club Bata Bullets in 1980. He spent most of his career with Bullets, but had a brief spell in the United Arab Emirates with Al Jazira Club, and finished his career with Silver Strikers F.C.[1]
International career
Waya made over 100 appearances for the Malawi national football team,[2] including seven FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Waya won a bronze medal with Malawi at the 1987 All-Africa Games in Nairobi.[3]
Career as manager
After retiring from playing, Waya took coaching courses in the United Kingdom and received a UEFA 'B' Licence. He would then return to Malawi to manage Big Bullets.[1]
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References
- Chinansi, Richard. "Meet the legendary Lawrence 'Lule' Waya". Maravi Express.
- "Chimodzi Malawi's most capped player". Tiunikekwathu News. 20 March 2011.
- "Kenya Harambee Stars at the 4th All Africa games". kenyapage.net. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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