Chivaviro Continues Scoring Streak in Saudi Arabia
Despite a heavy defeat for his club, former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro continues to find the back of the net in the Saudi First Division League.
Consolation Goal in 6-1 Loss
Chivaviro scored a consolation goal for Al-Adalah in their 6-1 defeat against Al-Faisaly, a match coached by Giovanni Solinas, his former manager at Kaizer Chiefs. The South Africa international netted in the 73rd minute.
“The South Africa international scored in the 73rd minute, in what proved to be only a consolation goal for his team.”
Relegation Battle Intensifies
Al-Adalah currently sits in 15th place in the 18-team league, just one point above the relegation zone with 17 points from 25 league outings. The team faces a crucial match against Al Bukayriyah on Saturday, March 7th.
Recent Form: A Remarkable Turnaround
The 33-year-old forward has demonstrated impressive form recently, scoring nine goals and providing one assist in 19 matches this season. Notably, he has scored eight goals in his last eight appearances, a significant improvement after failing to score in his first nine games for the club.
Previous Career Highlights
Before his move to Saudi Arabia, Chivaviro helped Kaizer Chiefs end their trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup last season. His career also includes stints at Marumo Gallants, Baroka, and several other South African clubs.
Career Stats (as of June 30, 2024)
- Witbank Spurs: 32 appearances, 6 goals
- Cape Town All Stars: 10 appearances, 3 goals
- Ubuntu Cape Town: 50 appearances, 16 goals
- Baroka: 24 appearances, 2 goals
- TS Sporting (loan): 6 appearances, 1 goal
- Trepça ’89: 5 appearances, 0 goals
- Venda FA: 10 appearances, 2 goals
- Marumo Gallants: 19 appearances, 10 goals
- Kaizer Chiefs: 39 appearances, 7 goals
- Al-Adalah: 0 appearances, 0 goals
Chivaviro will be looking to continue his goal-scoring form and help Al-Adalah climb out of the relegation zone.
FAQ
- What position does Ranga Chivaviro play?
- He plays as a forward.
- Which club does Ranga Chivaviro currently play for?
- He currently plays for Al-Adalah in the Saudi First Division League.
- How many goals has Chivaviro scored this season?
- He has scored nine goals and provided one assist in 19 matches this season.
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