Andre Kona N'Gole
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Andre Kona N'GoleAndre Kona N'Gole (born 16 June 1970 in Robunbashi, Zaire
(Now known as Democratic Republic of the Congo
) is a Congolese
football player. He started playing for Jomo Cosmos in South Africa were he was discovered by FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who made his transfer to play Striker for Gençlerbirliği
in the Turkcell Super League
, for 5 seasons.
By scoring 74 goals including 12 penalties for Gençlerbirliği, he became the all time top scorer of the club, a record that had previously stood since 1958. Between 1993 (23 August 1993) and 2001 (26 May 2001), he played 147 matches totalling 12,458 minutes for the club.
He is one of only a few overseas players to have scored over 100 goals in the Turkish Super League.
Has duel Turkish Citizenship
, having gained naturalisation during his career in Turkey
.
Kona N'Gole played for the Zaire national football team at the 1992
and 1996 African Cup of Nations
finals.
Zaire
The Republic of Zaire was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between 27 October 1971 and 17 May 1997. The name of Zaire derives from the , itself an adaptation of the Kongo word nzere or nzadi, or "the river that swallows all rivers".-Self-proclaimed Father of the Nation:In...
(Now known as Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
) is a Congolese
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
football player. He started playing for Jomo Cosmos in South Africa were he was discovered by FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who made his transfer to play Striker for Gençlerbirliği
Gençlerbirligi
Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey. Formed in 1923, Gençlerbirliği are nicknamed Ankara Rüzgârı . The club colours are black and red. They play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium.Domestically,...
in the Turkcell Super League
Turkcell Super League
The Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
, for 5 seasons.
By scoring 74 goals including 12 penalties for Gençlerbirliği, he became the all time top scorer of the club, a record that had previously stood since 1958. Between 1993 (23 August 1993) and 2001 (26 May 2001), he played 147 matches totalling 12,458 minutes for the club.
He is one of only a few overseas players to have scored over 100 goals in the Turkish Super League.
Has duel Turkish Citizenship
Turkish nationality law
Turkish nationality law is based primarily on the principle of jus sanguinis. Children who are born to a Turkish mother and a Turkish father in Turkey are Turkish citizens from birth....
, having gained naturalisation during his career in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Kona N'Gole played for the Zaire national football team at the 1992
1992 African Cup of Nations
The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals...
and 1996 African Cup of Nations
1996 African Cup of Nations
-Group B:---------------------Group C:------------ withdrew, so their three matches were canceled.*vs. , January 16, 1996*vs. , January 19, 1996*vs...
finals.
External links
- Profile at TFF.org