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Ian Nekati

Ian Samuel Nekati (born 7 August 1989) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a defender for Chicken Inn and the Zimbabwe national football team.[1]

In 2022, Nekati moved to India and appeared with Calcutta Football League club United SC.[2][3]

Career

Club

In 2013, Nekati joined F.C. Platinum, spending five years there but not failing to register consistent minutes, prompting a move to ZPC Kariba.[4] Following the expiry of his contract with ZPC Kariba, Nekati was set to join South African club Cape Town City, but contract length disagreements halted the transfer.[5] As a result, he remained in Zimbabwe, signing for Chicken Inn.[6]

International

Nekati made his senior international debut on 4 August 2019 in a 3–1 victory over Mauritius during 2020 African Nations Championship qualification.[7] For the 2020 African Nations Championship, Nekati was named as Zimbabwe's captain.[8]

Career statistics

International

As of matches played 4 September 2019.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Zimbabwe – I. Nekati – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Player Information – Transfer History: Ian Samuel Nekati". everythingforfootball.in. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Retainers List — ZPC KARIBA FOOTBALL CLUB". premierleague.co.zw. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Discarded at FC Platinum, turned into a Warrior at ZPC Kariba". herald.co.zw. 30 November 2019. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. ^ "How Nekati's SA dream flopped". nehandaradio.com. 20 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Ian Nekati joins Chicken Inn". soccer24.co.zw. 16 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Zimbabwe vs. Mauritius (3:1)". national-football-teams.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Nekati to lead Warriors at CHAN". herald.co.zw. 14 January 2021. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Ian Nekati". national-football-teams.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.

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