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{{short description|Zambian footballer (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Rodgers Kola
| name = Rodgers Kola
| image = Rodgers-kola.jpg
| image = Rodgers-kola.jpg
| image_size = 200
| image_size = 200
| caption =
| caption =
| fullname = Rodgers Kola<ref name="FIFA">{{Cite web |title=FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players |url=http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2007/pdf/FWYC_2007_SquadLists.pdf |publisher=FIFA |page=24 |date=5 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000046/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2007/pdf/FWYC_2007_SquadLists.pdf |archive-date=31 December 2013}}</ref>
| fullname = Rodgers Kola
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|7|4|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|7|4|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]
| birth_place = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]
| height = {{height|m=1.88|precision=0}}
| height = {{height|m=1.88|precision=0}}
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]<br>[[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]<br>[[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| currentclub = [[Veria F.C.|Veria]]
| currentclub = [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]]
| clubnumber = 14
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2004–2006
| youthyears1 = 2004–2006
| youthclubs1 = Edusport
| youthclubs1 = Edusport
| years1 = 2008
| years1 = 2008
| clubs1 = [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]]
| clubs1 = [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]]
| caps1 = 0
| caps1 =
| goals1 = 0
| goals1 = 13
| years2 = 2008–2009
| years2 = 2008–2009
| clubs2 = [[Golden Arrows]]
| clubs2 = [[Golden Arrows]]
| caps2 = 10
| caps2 = 10
| goals2 = 1
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2009–2010
| years3 = 2009–2010
| clubs3 = [[Hapoel Bnei Lod F.C.|Hapoel Bnei Lod]]
| clubs3 = [[Hapoel Bnei Lod F.C.|Hapoel Bnei Lod]]
| caps3 = 14
| caps3 = 14
| goals3 = 1
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2010–2011
| years4 = 2010–2011
| clubs4 = [[Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion F.C.|Hapoel Rishon LeZion]]
| clubs4 = [[Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion F.C.|Hapoel Rishon LeZion]]
| caps4 = 29
| caps4 = 29
| goals4 = 11
| goals4 = 11
| years5 = 2011–2012
| years5 = 2011–2012
| clubs5 = [[F.C. Ashdod]]
| clubs5 = [[F.C. Ashdod]]
| caps5 = 28
| caps5 = 28
| goals5 = 6
| goals5 = 6
| years6 = 2012–
| years6 = 2012–2017
| clubs6 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
| clubs6 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
| caps6 = 22
| caps6 = 22
| goals6 = 2
| goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2014–2015
| years7 = 2014–2015
| clubs7 = → [[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]] (loan)
| clubs7 = → [[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]] (loan)
| caps7 = 30
| caps7 = 30
| goals7 = 7
| goals7 = 7
| years8 = 2015–
| years8 = 2015–2016
| clubs8 = → [[Veria F.C.|Veria]] (loan)
| clubs8 = → [[Veria F.C.|Veria]] (loan)
| caps8 = 12
| caps8 = 12
| goals8 = 1
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2016–2017
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| nationalyears1 = 2008–
| clubs9 = → [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] (loan)
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| nationalteam1 = [[Zambia national football team|Zambia]]
| caps9 = 14
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| nationalcaps1 = 17
| goals9 = 0
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| nationalgoals1 = 3
| years10 = 2019–2021
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| club-update = 20 December 2015
| clubs10 = [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]]
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| nationalteam-update = 27 July 2015
| caps10 = 26
| goals10 = 19
| years11 = 2021–
| clubs11 = [[Azam FC|Azam]]
| caps11 = 18
| goals11 = 10
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| nationalyears1 = 2008-2021
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| nationalteam1 = [[Zambia national football team|Zambia]]
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| nationalcaps1 = 23
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| nationalgoals1 = 2
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| club-update = 28 January 2017
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| nationalteam-update = 12 November 2016
}}
}}

'''Rodgers Kola''' (born 4 July 1989) is a [[Zambia]]n [[association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Veria F.C.|Veria]] and the [[Zambia national football team|Zambian national team]]. He is a versatile [[Forward (association football)|forward]] who is usually deployed on the [[Midfielder#Winger|wing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/people/zambia/67497/rodgers-kola|title=Kola at goal|publisher=goal.com}}</ref>
'''Rodgers Kola''' (born 4 July 1989) is a [[Zambia]]n [[association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]]. He is a versatile [[Forward (association football)|forward]] who is usually deployed on the [[Midfielder#Winger|wing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/people/zambia/67497/rodgers-kola|title=Kola at goal|publisher=goal.com}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
Kola was born in [[Lusaka]]. He signed for Russia's [[PFC Spartak Nalchik]] in July 2008 but could not link up with his team mates in [[Russia]] due to [[visa (document)|visa]] problems. Because of this, he returned to [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]] in Zambia.
Kola was born in [[Lusaka]]. He signed for Russia's [[PFC Spartak Nalchik]] in July 2008 but could not link up with his teammates in [[Russia]] due to [[visa (document)|visa]] problems. Because of this, he returned to [[Zanaco F.C.|Zanaco]] in Zambia.


Kola successfully scored 2 goals at the [[2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup]] and caught the eye of many European Clubs. He also scored 2 goals in a practice match against [[Zambia National U-20 Football team]] and another 2 against a German side in another practice match.
Kola successfully scored 2 goals at the [[2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup]] and caught the eye of many European Clubs. He also scored 2 goals in a practice match against [[Zambia National U-20 Football team]] and another 2 against a German side in another practice match.


In 2009, He moved to [[Israel]] to play in [[Hapoel Bnei Lod]] who plays in the second division in [[Israel]], a year later he moved to [[Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion]] from the same division.
In 2009, he moved to [[Israel]] to play in [[Hapoel Bnei Lod]] who plays in the second division in [[Israel]], a year later he moved to [[Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion]] from the same division.


In 2011, he started playing for the Israeli team [[F.C. Ashdod]]. Over there, he scored 7 goals in 31 games.
In 2011, he started playing for the Israeli team [[F.C. Ashdod]]. Over there, he scored 7 goals in 31 games.
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On 8 May 2012, it was announced that Kola would start playing in [[Belgium]] for the team [[K.A.A. Gent]].
On 8 May 2012, it was announced that Kola would start playing in [[Belgium]] for the team [[K.A.A. Gent]].


On January 2014, Kola returned to Israel and signed with [[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]. On January 28, he scored his first goal for the club against [[Hapoel Ironi Acre F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Acre]] in the 8th round of the [[Israel State Cup]]. Kola scored against [[Beitar Jerusalem F.C.|Beitar Jerusalem]] in the quarter finals match and in the semi-final match versus [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] and eventually won the Israeli State Cup. This was the first Israeli State Cup title Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ever won.
In January 2014, Kola returned to Israel and signed with [[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]. On January 28, he scored his first goal for the club against [[Hapoel Ironi Acre F.C.|Hapoel Ironi Acre]] in the 8th round of the [[Israel State Cup]]. Kola scored against [[Beitar Jerusalem F.C.|Beitar Jerusalem]] in the quarter finals match and in the semi-final match versus [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] and eventually won the Israeli State Cup. This was the first Israeli State Cup title Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ever won.


On 25 July 2015, Kola, was loaned to the greek club [[Veria F.C.|Veria]], for one year. <ref>[http://veriafc.gr/index.php/2012-10-10-16-37-41/774-podosfairistis-tis-veria-o-rodgers-kola Ποδοσφαιριστής της Βέροιας ο Rodgers Kola]</ref> Kola made his debut on 12 September 2015 in a 0–3 home defeat against [[PAOK FC|PAOK]] where he had a few chances to scorer with headers though [[Robin Olsen]] stopped him twice.
On 25 July 2015, Kola, was loaned to the Greek club [[Veria F.C.|Veria]], for one year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://veriafc.gr/index.php/2012-10-10-16-37-41/774-podosfairistis-tis-veria-o-rodgers-kola|title=Ποδοσφαιριστής της Βέροιας ο Rodgers Kola|last=Antonis|work=ΠΑΕ ΒΕΡΟΙΑ - ΕΠΙΣΗΜΗ ΙΣΤΟΣΕΛΙΔΑ|access-date=2018-05-18|language=el-gr|archive-date=2017-11-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116184840/http://veriafc.gr/index.php/2012-10-10-16-37-41/774-podosfairistis-tis-veria-o-rodgers-kola|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kola made his debut on 12 September 2015 in a 0–3 home defeat against [[PAOK FC|PAOK]] where he had a few chances to score with headers though [[Robin Olsen]] stopped him twice.


==International career==
==International career==
He already played 13 gamed in the team of the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|African Cup of Nations 2012]]-winner [[Zambia]], in which he scored 3 times.
He already played 13 games in the team of the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|African Cup of Nations 2012]]-winner [[Zambia]], in which he scored 2 times.

===International goals===
:''Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT">{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/26333/Rodgers_Kola.html|title=Kola, Rodgers|publisher=National Football Teams|accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;"
! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| 1. || 25 May 2008 || [[Azadi Stadium]], [[Tehran]], [[Iran]] || {{fb|IRN}} || align=center | '''2'''–2 || align=center | 2–3 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
| 2. || 4 January 2009 || Bugembe Stadium, [[Jinja, Uganda|Jinja]], [[Uganda]] || {{fb|BDI}} || align=center | '''1'''–0 || align=center | 1–1 || [[2008 CECAFA Cup]]
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|}


==Honours==
==Honours==
; Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona
; Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona
* [[Israel State Cup]]: 2014
* [[Israel State Cup]]: 2014
===Individual===
*[[Zambia Super League#Top scorers|Zambia Super League Top scorer]]: 2008


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{NFT player|pid=26333}}
*{{NFT player|26333}}
*{{UEFA|250052800}}
*[http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2013/clubs/player=250052800/index.html UEFA profile]*
*{{Soccerway|r-kola/73523}}

{{Veria F.C. squad}}

{{Persondata
| NAME =Kola, Rodgers
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION =Footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH =July 4, 1989
| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Lusaka]], Zambia
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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Latest revision as of 22:59, 5 October 2024

Rodgers Kola
Personal information
Full name Rodgers Kola[1]
Date of birth (1989-07-04) 4 July 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Lusaka, Zambia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Winger
Team information
Current team
 Zanaco
Youth career
2004–2006 Edusport
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Zanaco (13)
2008–2009 Golden Arrows 10 (1)
2009–2010 Hapoel Bnei Lod 14 (1)
2010–2011 Hapoel Rishon LeZion 29 (11)
2011–2012 F.C. Ashdod 28 (6)
2012–2017 Gent 22 (2)
2014–2015 → Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona (loan) 30 (7)
2015–2016 → Veria (loan) 12 (1)
2016–2017 → Hapoel Ra'anana (loan) 14 (0)
2019–2021 Zanaco 26 (19)
2021– Azam 18 (10)
International career‡
2008-2021 Zambia 23 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2017
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 November 2016

Rodgers Kola (born 4 July 1989) is a Zambian footballer who plays for Zanaco. He is a versatile forward who is usually deployed on the wing.[2]

Club career

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Kola was born in Lusaka. He signed for Russia's PFC Spartak Nalchik in July 2008 but could not link up with his teammates in Russia due to visa problems. Because of this, he returned to Zanaco in Zambia.

Kola successfully scored 2 goals at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and caught the eye of many European Clubs. He also scored 2 goals in a practice match against Zambia National U-20 Football team and another 2 against a German side in another practice match.

In 2009, he moved to Israel to play in Hapoel Bnei Lod who plays in the second division in Israel, a year later he moved to Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion from the same division.

In 2011, he started playing for the Israeli team F.C. Ashdod. Over there, he scored 7 goals in 31 games.

On 8 May 2012, it was announced that Kola would start playing in Belgium for the team K.A.A. Gent.

In January 2014, Kola returned to Israel and signed with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona. On January 28, he scored his first goal for the club against Hapoel Ironi Acre in the 8th round of the Israel State Cup. Kola scored against Beitar Jerusalem in the quarter finals match and in the semi-final match versus Hapoel Be'er Sheva and eventually won the Israeli State Cup. This was the first Israeli State Cup title Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ever won.

On 25 July 2015, Kola, was loaned to the Greek club Veria, for one year.[3] Kola made his debut on 12 September 2015 in a 0–3 home defeat against PAOK where he had a few chances to score with headers though Robin Olsen stopped him twice.

International career

[edit]

He already played 13 games in the team of the African Cup of Nations 2012-winner Zambia, in which he scored 2 times.

International goals

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Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first.[4]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 25 May 2008 Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran  Iran 2–2 2–3 Friendly
2. 4 January 2009 Bugembe Stadium, Jinja, Uganda  Burundi 1–0 1–1 2008 CECAFA Cup

Honours

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Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 5 July 2007. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Kola at goal". goal.com.
  3. ^ Antonis. "Ποδοσφαιριστής της Βέροιας ο Rodgers Kola". ΠΑΕ ΒΕΡΟΙΑ - ΕΠΙΣΗΜΗ ΙΣΤΟΣΕΛΙΔΑ (in Greek). Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Kola, Rodgers". National Football Teams. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
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