Ian Bakala
Ian Bakala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 November 1980 |
| Occupation | Footballer. |
| Known for | Played for the Zambian |
Ian Bakala (born 1 November 1980) is a Zambian former footballer.
International career
The midfielder was part of the Zambian 2006 African Nations Cup team, who finished third in group C in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. He also took part at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.[1] He was a member of the Zambia National team that played at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations in Mali
Managerial career
In 2025, Bakala was appointed coach of Zimbabwean club CAPS United in September 2025.[2] He was moved to assistant coach following the appointment of Takesure Chiragwi in November 2025.[3]
Clubs
- 2001–2003: Kabwe Warriors
- 2003–2004: K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot
- 2004–2005: CAPS United FC
- 2006–2008: Primeiro de Agosto
- 2009: Kabuscorp Sport Clube do Palanca
- 2010–2012 Progresso Sambizanga
- 2014: - União Sport Clube do Uíge
Notes
- ^ Ian Bakala at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Reporter, Staff (9 May 2025). "CAPS United appoint former star Ian Bakala, Zambian faces Herentals in first test". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ Malulu, Julius (28 November 2025). "Caps United Resigns Ian Bakala as Chiragwi Takes Over as Head Coach". Bolanews. Retrieved 12 May 2026.