Albert Kangwanda Jr (born 7 April 1999) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a forward for Red Arrows on loan from Al-Hilal Omdurman.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 April 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Luanshya, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Red Arrows (on loan from Al-Hilal Omdurman) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Red Arrows | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kafue Celtic | ||
| 2020–2021 | Zanaco | ||
| 2021–2022 | Kafue Celtic | ||
| 2022–2023 | Gorica | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hrvatski Dragovoljac (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Red Arrows | ||
| 2023– | Al-Hilal Omdurman | ||
| 2024– | → Red Arrows (loan) | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Zambia U20 | |||
| 2020– | Zambia | 12 | (5) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 May 2024 | |||
Club career
editHe started his career in Young Nkwazi. Following a stint in the Zambian Super League with Red Arrows in 2017 and 2018, he moved down to the second tier with Kafue Celtic.[1]
In the summer of 2022, Kangwanda signed for Croatia's HNK Gorica.[2] He was loaned out to NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac in Croatia's second tier, playing 4 games, but chose to return to Zambia and Red Arrows in early 2023. Said Kangwanda; "I was so far away from home; it was very difficult to adapt, and then you are back, your family is close, and your friends are close; it’s always motivating".[3][4]
In the summer of 2023 he went on to Libyan club Al-Hilal Omdurman.[5] In the spring of 2024 he re-signed with Red Arrows, this time on loan.[6]
International career
editInternationally, Kangwanda represented Zambia U20 in the 2018 COSAFA U-20 Cup and the 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[1] Following a failed attempt at the 2022 African Nations Championship qualification, Kangwanda won the 2022 COSAFA Cup with Zambia, and was described as a hero after his performance in the final.[7][8] He scored three goals at the 2023 COSAFA Cup, helping Zambia win back-to-back titles, whilst also becoming joint top goalscorer of the tournament.[5][9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Albert Kangwanda: The next big thing". ZamFoot. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Croatian side Gorica unveil Albert Kangwanda". ZamFoot. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Mwila, RIchard (20 January 2023). "Kangwanda explains why he failed to adapt in Europe after just four months". Bola News. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Albert Kangwanda at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Kangwanda joins Al Hilal SC on 4 year deal". ZamFoot. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Albert Kangwanda returns to Red Arrows on loan". SABC Sport. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Cosafa hero Kangwanda off to Croatia to join Gorica". ZamFoot. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Miyoba, Michael (3 August 2022). "Albert Kangwanda treks to Europe". Daily Nation. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Albert Kangwanda". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 May 2024.