Francis Kajiya (1954 – 28 August 2013) was a Zambian

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who played as a

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Career

Kajiya played club football for

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and

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, as well as the Zambian national team.

Personal life

Kajiya had 11 children, including fellow player

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References

1954 births 2013 deaths Zambian men's footballers Zambia men's international footballers Men's association football wingers Green Buffaloes F.C. players {{Zambia-footy-bio-stub