| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stophira Sunzu | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Chingola, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | TP Mazembe | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Afrisport F.C. | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2007 | Konkola Blades | 20 | (8) |
| 2007– | Zanaco FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | → LB Châteauroux (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009– | TP Mazembe | ||
| National team | |||
| 2005–2007 | Zambia U-21 | 41 | (10) |
| 2008– | Zambia | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Stophira Sunzu (born on 22 June 1989 in Chingola) is a Zambian footballer who currently plays for TP Mazembe.
Sunzu began his career with his brother Felix Sunzu at Afrisport FC and joined 1995 with him to the ex club of his father Konkola Blades.[1] After a super performance in midfield at the 2007 U-20 World Cup, the 19 year old was invited for trials at English side Reading The Championship side was keen on securing him on longer deal but due to a work permit hitch, things did not materialize. He signed an loan contract for LB Châteauroux in September 2008 and turned after the season end on 30 June 2009 back to his club Zanaco FC.[2] Sunzu currently plays for TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo and was sent off in their opening 2010 FIFA Club World Cup game.
He made his debut against Botswana In a 2009 African Championship of Nations Qualifier. Sunzu helped the Zambia national under-20 football team to a 1–1 draw against Saudi Arabia with a goal. Sunzu presented his country at 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada.[3]
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