Born
Zambia
Chanka Zimba
Biography
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are delighted to announce the signing of striker Chanka Zimba on an initial 1 year deal, subject to international clearance. Zimba, a 23 years-old Zambian, started his career at Blackburn Rovers before moving to Cardiff City. While at Cardiff City, Chanka had loan spells with Northampton Town, Newport County and Maidenhead United. The striker spent last season at National League North side Marine. Striker Chanka Zimba joined the club last summer and went on to make 43 appearances, scoring 19 goals across all competitions. The striker also made his international debut for Zambia against Argentina in…Read moreRead less
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC are delighted to announce the signing of striker Chanka Zimba on an initial 1 year deal, subject to international clearance.
Zimba, a 23 years-old Zambian, started his career at Blackburn Rovers before moving to Cardiff City. While at Cardiff City, Chanka had loan spells with Northampton Town, Newport County and Maidenhead United. The striker spent last season at National League North side Marine.
Striker Chanka Zimba joined the club last summer and went on to make 43 appearances, scoring 19 goals across all competitions. The striker also made his international debut for Zambia against Argentina in April this year.
He leaves the club at the end of season 25/26.
Zimba, a 23 years-old Zambian, started his career at Blackburn Rovers before moving to Cardiff City. While at Cardiff City, Chanka had loan spells with Northampton Town, Newport County and Maidenhead United. The striker spent last season at National League North side Marine.
Striker Chanka Zimba joined the club last summer and went on to make 43 appearances, scoring 19 goals across all competitions. The striker also made his international debut for Zambia against Argentina in April this year.
He leaves the club at the end of season 25/26.
Statistics
- Apps
- 25 (18)
- Goals
- 19
- Yel
- 7
- Red
- 1
- Goals/game
- 0.44
- Minutes
- 2199
- Seasons
- 1
- Wins
- 28
- Draws
- 11
- Losses
- 4
| Season | Apps | Goals | Yel | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 25 (18) | 19 | 7 | 1 |
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 1 Aug 2025 · Left: 25 May 2026
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Last appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kellacher | 9 Aug 2025 | 2 May 2026 | 25 (18) |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2–0 Peterhead· SPFL League One · Caledonian Stadium
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First competitive goal · First competitive hat-trick
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4–1 Aberdeen· Challenge Cup · Caledonian Stadium
Last goal
Peterhead 0–2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle· SPFL League One · Balmoor Stadium, Peterhead
Last appearance
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2–1 Hamilton Academical· SPFL League One · Caledonian Stadium
SPFL League One winners medal
32 of 36 league matches (88.9%)
Recorded contract end
Appearances (43)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2026 | Inverness CT | 2–1 | Hamilton Academical | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 25 Apr 2026 | East Fife | 1–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Kelty Hearts | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Peterhead | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 5 Apr 2026Neutral venue | Raith Rovers | 4–1 | Inverness CT | Challenge Cup2025/26 | L |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Alloa | 1–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Peterhead | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Cove Rangers | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Montrose | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Kelty Hearts | 0–0 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Ayr United | 1–2 | Inverness CT | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Inverness CT | 1–1 | Stenhousemuir | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Hamilton Academical | 0–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–0 | East Fife | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Queen of the South | 2–2 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Stenhousemuir | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Alloa | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 20 Jan 2026 | East Fife | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Spartans | 0–0 4–2 pens | Inverness CT | Scottish Cup2025/26 | L |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Partick Thistle | 3–3 2–4 pens | Inverness CT | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Cove Rangers | 0–0 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Montrose | 2–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | L |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Stenhousemuir | 1–0 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | L |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–0 | Hamilton Academical | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 10 Dec 2025Neutral venue | Tranent | 1–2 | Inverness CT | Scottish Cup2025/26 | W |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Alloa | 1–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–0 | Queen of the South | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 6–0 | Dundee Utd | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Cove Rangers | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Montrose | SPFL League One2025/26 | W |
Goals scored (19)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Peterhead | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 67′ |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Alloa | 1–1 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | D | 60′ |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Peterhead | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 19′ |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Peterhead | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 55′ |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Alloa | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 53′ |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Inverness CT | 3–1 | Alloa | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 72′ |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–0 | Hamilton Academical | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 41′ |
| 10 Dec 2025Neutral venue | Tranent | 1–2 | Inverness CT | Scottish Cup2025/26 | W | 35′ |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–0 | Queen of the South | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 35′ |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 6–0 | Dundee Utd | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 7′ |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 6–0 | Dundee Utd | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 19′ |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 6–0 | Dundee Utd | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 43′ |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Inverness CT | 1–0 | Montrose | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 49′ |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Inverness CT | 2–2 | Kelty Hearts | SPFL League One2025/26 | D | 54′ |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Queen of the South | 0–2 | Inverness CT | SPFL League One2025/26 | W | 9′ |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Inverness CT | 2–1 | Stirling Albion | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 35′ |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Aberdeen | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 12′ |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Aberdeen | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 77′ |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Inverness CT | 4–1 | Aberdeen | Challenge Cup2025/26 | W | 82′ |