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George Chigova (4 March 1991 – 15 November 2023) was a Zimbabwean professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, notably in South Africa for Premier Soccer League clubs Polokwane City and SuperSport United.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 March 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
| Date of death | 15 November 2023 (aged 32) | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2010 | Aces Youth Soccer Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Gunners Harare | ||
| 2012–2014 | Dynamos | ||
| 2014–2015 | SuperSport United | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2020 | Polokwane City | 125 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | SuperSport United | 7 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2019 | Zimbabwe | 32 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In February 2014, it was announced that Chigova would join South African club SuperSport United for the 2014–15 season, having agreed a three-year contract.[3] The transfer fee paid to Harare-based side Dynamos was reported as $120,000.[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 1–0.[7][8]
Chigova died on 15 November 2023 after collapsing at home. He was 32. Chigova had first collapsed while training with his club SuperSport in South Africa in July 2023. He was reported to have been diagnosed with a heart ailment and took a bit of time off the game.[9]
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