Player Name: Harrison Chongo

Nationality: Zambia

Nationality (team played for): Zambia national team

• Position: Defender (primarily center-back)
• Date of birth: 11 March 1979
• Place of birth: Kitwe, Zambia
• Date of death: 6 October 2011

Club career (highlights):

• Nkana FC (Zambia) — early career, one of Zambia's prominent clubs based in Kitwe.
• Zamalek SC (Egypt) — joined the Egyptian giants where he spent several seasons and became well known in North African club football.
• Al Masry (Egypt) — also had spells in the Egyptian league with other clubs.

International career:

• Regular member of the Zambia national team (Chipolopolo) during the 2000s.
• Took part in African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying and final tournaments for Zambia.
• Known for physical defending, aerial ability and leadership at the back.

Notable: Harrison Chongo was one of Zambia’s well-regarded defenders who made an impact both domestically and abroad, particularly in Egypt. His career was cut short by his untimely death in 2011, which was mourned widely in Zambian football circles.