Russell Mwafulirwa


Russell Mwafulirwa is a Malawian former football player who played for Ajax Cape Town and IFK Norrköping. In 2020 went to Sweden for coaching courses.

Career

Mwafulirwa began his career with Silver Strikers in Malawi. In 2002, he signed for South African Premier Soccer League club Jomo Cosmos. After almost four years with Jomo Cosmos, he joined Ajax Cape Town in January 2006. In June 2008, he transferred to Swedish team IFK Norrköping.

International career

He was part of the Malawi national football team at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations scoring two goals in the group stage against Algeria and Mali.
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Civo Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi1–01–02004 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi1–01–12003 COSAFA Cup
3Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi1–21–22003 COSAFA Cup
4Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi1–02–22006 FIFA World Cup qualification
5Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi1–21–32006 FIFA World Cup qualification
6Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi1–32–3Friendly
7Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini, Swaziland1–03–0Friendly
8Estádio 11 de Novembro, Talatona, Angola1–03–02010 Africa Cup of Nations
9Estádio Nacional do Chiazi, Cabinda, Angola1–21–32010 Africa cup of Nations