George Shaya
Personal information
Full name George 'Mastermind' Shaya
Date of birth (1946-10-30) 30 October 1946[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 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. 1 2 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.
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