The King FIFA Forgot: Why Godfrey Chitalu’s 107-Goal Record Remains in the Shadows.

Jan . 11, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —
“In the history books of world football, the names Lionel Messi and Gerd Müller are synonymous with goal-scoring perfection. However, deep in the archives of African football lies a record that dwarfs them both. In 1972, a Zambian powerhouse named Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu reportedly found the net an incredible 107 times—a feat that should have made him an immortal icon. Yet, decades later, this staggering achievement remains unratified by FIFA, leaving fans to wonder: why was the greatest individual season in football history buried, and will the ‘King of Goals’ ever receive the global justice he deserves?”

Did you know that before Messi’s 91-goal year, a Zambian legend named Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu had already shattered the ceiling?

In 1972, Chitalu scored a verified 107 goals (some say 116!) in a single calendar year. But while the world celebrates European records, Ucar’s legacy remains “unofficial” in the eyes of FIFA.

Why was he buried?

Lack of “official” FIFA data

Euro-centric bias in record-keeping

A tragic end in the 1993 Gabon Air Disaster

It’s time to stop ignoring the history of African greatness. Put some respect on the name: Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu.

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