| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Pensulo | ||
| Birth name | John Mulenga | ||
| Date of birth | 1 June 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Mansa, Northern Rhodesia | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 2021 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Luanshya, Zambia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1950–1952 | Mikomfwa Youth Club | ||
| 1952–1954 | Roan Youth Club | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1954–1956 | Roan Antelope Amateur Club | ||
| 1961 | Ndola Black Follies | ||
| 1961–1962 | Roan Antelope Amateur Club | ||
| 1962–1972 | Roan United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1957–1964 | Northern Rhodesia | ||
| 1964–1968 | Zambia | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1965–1972 | Roan United (player-coach) | ||
| 1972–1981 | Roan United | ||
| 1981–1986 | Roan United (Technical Advisor) | ||
| 1987–1988 | Zamefa | ||
| 1989–1991 | Luanshya Mine Police | ||
| 1991–1997 | Luanshya United | ||
| 2009–2011 | Luanshya United (Technical Advisor) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John "Ginger" Pensulo (born John Mulenga; 1 June 1934 – 18 April 2021) was a Zambian footballer and coach. A key player for Roan United, he led the club to the Zambian league title in its inaugural season in 1962 and was one of the men behind the team's fluid style of play, being involved in various coaching roles.
Regarded as one of his country's greatest players, Pensulo played for the Northern Rhodesian African national team and was selected for the Zambian team when his country gained independence in October 1964. He scored a significant goal in one of the first ever inter-racial football matches in April 1961, which not only heralded multi-racial football but also helped to usher in Zambia's independence.
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