Chinyama is a product of the GVM soccer academy which was founded by 1997 COSAFA Castle Cup, winning coach, the late George Mungwa.
With ZESCO United, Chinyama started slowly but as season progressed he grew in stature and he earned a call up to the national team in 2007.
The right footed defender made his international debut in the Ghana 2008 African Cup of nations qualifiers in 1–1 draw against Chad at Chililabombwe's Konkola Stadium.
The Lusaka born was dropped from the starting XI in the final match against South Africa as long serving Joseph Musonda was preferred.
'Team Ya Ziko' also won the season opener; the Samuel 'Zoom' Ndhlovu Charity shield and lost to Red Arrows in the MOSI cup final.