About John Soko
Lived 1968 – 1993 (aged 24). John Soko was a Zambian association football player.
John Soko (5 May 1968 – 27 April 1993) was a Zambian football player and member of the national team. He was among those killed in the crash of the team plane in Gabon in 1993.
Career Soko played club football for Nkana F.C. in Zambia.
Soko made several appearances for the Zambia national football team and participated in the 1990 and 1992 African Cup of Nations finals.
Career statistics
International
As of match played 25 April 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Soko?
Zambian association football player (1968-1993)
When was John Soko born?
John Soko was born on 5 May 1968 in Zambia.
When did John Soko die?
John Soko died on 27 April 1993 in Libreville.
What was John Soko's occupation?
John Soko was an association football player.
What nationality was John Soko?
John Soko was Zambian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Soko. https://biography.guide/john-soko/
MLA: "John Soko." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-soko/.
Chicago: "John Soko." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-soko/.
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