Chanka Solomon Zimba (born 29 December 2001) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Zambia national team.
Early and personal life Zimba was born in Zambia.
Club career Zimba began his career with Blackburn Rovers; he was released in summer 2020, and signed with Cardiff City in September 2020. He was called to the first-team for the first time in December 2020, due to injury problems and suspensions. He signed a new contract with the club in August 2021. He made his senior debut on 20 November 2021.
Zimba moved on on loan to Northampton Town in January 2022. In July 2022 he joined Newport County on loan for the 2022–23 season. Zimba made his debut for Newport on 30 July 2022 in the 1–1 League Two draw against Sutton United as a second-half substitute. He scored his first goal for Newport on 9 August 2022 in the 3–2 EFL Cup first round win against Luton Town. He was released back to his parent club by Newport on 29 December 2022.
In August 2023, Zimba joined Maidenhead United on loan until January 2024. The loan was later extended until the end of the season.
He was released by Cardiff at the end of the 2023–24 season.
In September 2024, Zimba joined National League North club Marine.
On 1 August 2025, Zimba signed for Scottish League One club Inverness Caledonian Thistle. On 25 May 2026 it was announced that Zimba was one of 9 players who would be leaving Inverness upon the expiration of his contract.
International career Zimba made his debut for Zambia in a friendly against Argentina on 31 March 2026.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCardiff City2021–22Championship100000—102022–23Championship000000—002023–24Championship000000—00Total1000000010Northampton Town (loan)2021–22League Two121000010131Newport County (loan)2022–23League Two130103131202Maidenhead United (loan)2023–24National League244000000244Marine2024–25National League North5000000050Inverness Caledonian Thistle2025–26Scottish League One32112100974319Career total8716313113810626
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