Born and raised in Malawi, Blantyre, Gerald Keith Phiri Jr. is a 26 year old Malawian international footballer, who currently plays for Baroka F.C.
He signed for South African clubs Bidvest Wits F.C. in 2015 from Zimbabwean teams CAPS United.
He was spotted in the Malawi national team for the 2015 COSAFA Cup in South Africa, making his debut against Mozambique national team at the quarter-final stage.
He joined Baroka F.C. on the 1st of July, 2019; and was recently announced as the new captain of Baroka F. C.; replacing Mdu Mdantsane, whose contract ends in June 2020.
“It came as a surprise to be chosen as captain. I think it’s because of my performance in the few months that I have been here. It was a choice of the coach and the chairman, and I was pleasantly surprised. I will do what I have got to do. As long as I keep on doing well, I will remain captain. I just have to make sure my performance is consistent.
I have been captain before with the Flames national team. Have been vice captain before too. Being a captain in a foreign land is quite dope. I intend to achieve.”
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