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David Chabala
Zambian association football player (1960-1993) · Zambia · On the map · Footballers · Died at 33
David Efford Chabala, popularly known as Efford Chabala was Zambia's first choice goalkeeper from 1983 until his death in a plane crash off the Gabonese coast in 1993 and is one of Zambia's most capped players, with 108 full international appearances.
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Kalusha Bwalya Teammate at Mufulira Wanderers F.C., 1980-1985- Derby Makinka Teammate at Zambia national team, 1986-1993
- Johnson Bwalya Teammate at Zambia national team, 1987-1993
- Charly Musonda Teammate at Zambia national team, 1988-1993
- Kenneth Malitoli Teammate at Zambia national team, 1988-1993
- Harrison Chongo Teammate at Mufulira Wanderers F.C., 1988-1991
- Richard Mwanza Teammate at Zambia national team, 1987-1993
- Wisdom Mumba Chansa Teammate at Zambia national team, 1985-1993
- Fighton Simukonda Teammate at Zambia national team, 1983-1988
- Eston Mulenga Teammate at Zambia national team, 1986-1993
- Mordon Malitoli Teammate at Zambia national team, 1988-1993
- Pearson Mwanza Teammate at Zambia national team, 1986-1992
- Samuel Chomba Teammate at Zambia national team, 1986-1993
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Chabala was instrumental in Zambia's first ever East and Central African Championship success when he saved three penalties in Zambia's 3-0 shoot-out victory over Malawi in the 1984 final in Uganda after a goalless draw at full-time. He was named Zambia's Sportsman of the Year in 1985.