GODFREY CHITALU'S RECORD GAME BY GAME (PART 2)
Picture : 1972 was the Record year for Godfrey Chitalu !
How Godfrey Chitalu came to his historical record in 1972: game by game
Continuing the theme of Godfrey Chitalu's outstanding record of 109 goals in a calendar year, here is the complete list of his matches and goals in his glorious 1972.
Not only the number of goals is admirable, but also the number of hat-tricks - 18 for a year!
In 9 matches Chitalu scored 3 goals, in 6 matches - 4 goals, in 2 matches - 5 goals, plus 6 and 7 goals on one occasion each.
The full data on the Chitalu’s record came to light through careful research of Zambian historian Jerry Muchimba.
| GODFREY | CHITALU | GOALS IN 1972 | ||||
| Game № | Date | Team | Rival | Score | Tournament | Goals |
| 1 | 23/01/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Majantja (Lesotho) | 2-2 | ACCC | 2 |
| 2 | 06/02/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Majantja (Lesotho) | 9-0 | ACCC | 7 |
| 3 | 27/02/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kitwe United | 1-0 | Charity Shield | 1 |
| 4 | 05/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Police | 5-2 | League | 2 |
| 5 | 11/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Army | 1-1 | League | |
| 6 | 19/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Saint Michel (Madagascar) | 2-1 | ACCC | 1 |
| 7 | 25/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Rhokana United | 2-6 | League | |
| 8 | 26/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Blackpool | 2-3 | League | |
| 9 | 31/03/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Norco Rangers | 14-2 | Chibuku Cup | 3 |
| 10 | 02/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Lusaka Tigers | 4-0 | League | 1 |
| 11 | 09/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Saint Michel (Madagascar) | 3-0 | ACCC | 1 |
| 12 | 15/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Rothmans | 10-0 | Challenge Cup | 3 |
| 13 | 16/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Nchanga Rangers | 2-1 | League | 2 |
| 14 | 22/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Air Force | 12-2 | Castle Cup | 3 |
| 15 | 23/04/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | City of Lusaka | 3-0 | League | 1 |
| 16 | 30/04/1972 | Zambia | Lesotho | 0-0 | WCQ | |
| 17 | 21/05/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Butondo Western Tigers | 3-2 | League | 2 |
| 18 | 22/05/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Ndola United | 3-1 | League | 2 |
| 19 | 28/05/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kalulushi Modern Stars | 12-3 | League | 6 |
| 20 | 04/06/1972 | Zambia | Lesotho | 6-1 | WCQ | 2 |
| 21 | 10/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kalulushi Modern Stars | 7-3 | Challenge Cup | 2 |
| 22 | 11/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Rhokana United | 5-3 | Castle Cup | 2 |
| 23 | 17/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Butondo Western Tigers | 6-1 | Chibuku Cup | 3 |
| 24 | 18/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Police | 6-1 | League | 4 |
| 25 | 25/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Mufulira Wanderers | 3-2 | Castle Cup | 2 |
| 26 | 28/06/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Army | 3-4 | League | |
| 27 | 02/07/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Rhokana United | 1-4 | League | 1 |
| 28 | 17/07/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Lusaka Tigers | 6-1 | League | 3 |
| 29 | 22/07/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Butondo Western Tigers | 10-0 | Challenge Cup | 2 |
| 30 | 23/07/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Butondo Western Tigers | 5-0 | League | 4 |
| 31 | 30/07/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Nchanga Rangers | 1-1 | League | 1 |
| 32 | 05/08/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Buseko | 10-2 | Chibuku Cup | 5 |
| 33 | 06/08/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Zambia Eagles | 3-0 | Challenge Cup | 1 |
| 34 | 12/08/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Mufulira Wanderers | 5-1 | League | 4 |
| 35 | 20/08/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Roan United | 6-1 | Castle Cup | 5 |
| 36 | 27/08/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Ndola United | 2-2 | League | 1 |
| 37 | 03/09/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Ndola United | 3-1 | Challenge Cup | 2 |
| 38 | 10/09/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Roan United | 3-2 | Chibuku Cup | 1 |
| 39 | 17/09/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Rhokana United | 5-3 | Chibuku Cup | 4 |
| 40 | 01/10/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Hearts of Oak (Ghana) | 2-7 | ACCC | 1 |
| 41 | 15/10/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Hearts of Oak (Ghana) | 1-2 | ACCC | 1 |
| 42 | 28/10/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Roan United | 4-1 | League | 3 |
| 43 | 29/10/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Mufulira Wanderers | 7-1 | League | 3 |
| 44 | 05/11/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kitwe United | 6-1 | Castle Cup | 3 |
| 45 | 11/11/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kitwe United | 1-1 | League | |
| 46 | 12/11/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | City of Lusaka | 9-2 | League | 4 |
| 47 | 18/11/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kalulushi Modern Stars | 4-2 | League | 3 |
| 48 | 26/11/1972 | Kabwe Warriors | Kitwe United | 4-0 | League | 2 |
| 49 | 03/12/1972 | Midlands XI | Copperbelt XI | 2-5 | NFL Trophy | 1 |
| 50 | 10/12/1972 | Midlands XI | Copperbelt XI | 5-3 | NFL Trophy | 2 |
| Total | 109 |
Abbreviatures:
ACCC = African Cup of Champions Clubs
WCQ = World Cup Qualifier