Jackson Chirwa (born 11 June 1995) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11 June 1995 (age 31)
- Place of birth: Zambia
- Position: Defensive midfielder (also plays as a central midfielder)
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Club Career Chirwa began his senior club career with Green Buffaloes F.C. in 2015 and remained with the club through the 2023–24 season. As of July 2024, he joined Nkana FC.
International Career Chirwa made his senior international debut for the Zambia national football team on 4 July 2015 in a 2–1 victory over Namibia during 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualification. He has earned over 28 FIFA-recognized caps for Zambia.
International Goal Chirwa scored his first and only senior international goal on 5 July 2017 in a 4–2 victory over Tanzania during the 2017 COSAFA Cup, held at Moruleng Stadium in Saulspoort, South Africa.
Notable Tournament Appearances
- CHAN 2016 (Rwanda) – Group stage
- CHAN 2018 (Morocco) – Quarter-finals
- COSAFA Cup – Multiple appearances, including finals in 2017, 2018, and 2019
- 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – Played in the second round against Sudan (2015)
