George Shaya

George Shaya
Personal information
Full name George 'Mastermind' Shaya
Date of birth (1946-10-30) 30 October 1946 (age 78)[1]
Place of birth Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
Date of death 24 August 2021
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dynamos
International career
Rhodesia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Shaya (30 October 1946 – 24 August 2021) was a former association football forward who played firstly for Saint Pauls Musami and later for Dynamos and the Rhodesian national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He was considered one of Dynamos' all-time finest players, as well as one of the best ever from present-day Zimbabwe.[1]

Consistently performing well at club level, Shaya was named Rhodesian Soccer Star of the Year a record five times, including the inaugural award in 1969.[2][3] He was also part of the Rhodesia side which unsuccessfully attempted to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in 1969.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Viriri, Fanuel (10 April 2010). "Shaya fights for DeMbare". The Standard. Harare. Archived from the original on 15 April 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  2. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (10 December 2005). "Zimbabwe - Player of the Year". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  3. ^ Matongorere, Nigel (24 July 2010). "Shaya lands support for Ndlovu". The Standard. Harare. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  4. ^ Byrom, Glen (8 January 2012). "Zim's crown prince of soccer". Daily News. Harare: Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2012.