Joseph Kabwe (born August 8, 1980, in Bulawayo) is a Zimbabwean footballer who last played for Carolina RailHawks in the USSF Division 2 Professional League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Kabwe | ||
| Date of birth | August 8, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders | ||
| 2004–2005 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Des Moines Menace | 19 | (9) |
| 2004–2005 | Michigan Bucks | 25 | (6) |
| 2006–2008 | Charlotte Eagles | 43 | (7) |
| 2009–2010 | Carolina RailHawks | 23 | (6) |
| 2010 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | Charlotte Eagles | 18 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2001 | Zimbabwe U-20 | ||
| 2003 | Zimbabwe U-23 | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 25, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 8, 2009 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editKabwe began his collegiate career at Lindsey Wilson College in the NAIA where he was a 2003 second team All American.[1] In 2004, he transferred to Coastal Carolina University in the NCAA Division I. In 2003, he spent the collegiate off seasons with the Des Moines Menace in the USL Premier Development League. In 2004 and 2005, he played for the Michigan Bucks.
Professional
editIn 2006, Kabwe turned professional and moved to the Charlotte Eagles in the USL Second Division.[2] In March 2009, he signed with the Carolina RailHawks in the USL First Division.[3]
Kabwe was not listed on the 2011 roster for Carolina released April 4, 2011.[4]
International
editKabwe has played for the Zimbabwe U-20 and U-23 national teams in 2001 and 2003.
Personal life
editHis brothers, Samson and Protasho, as well as his sister Berita were all footballers.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "2003 NAIA All Americans". Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
- ^ "Charlotte adds 10 newcomers". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
- ^ RailHawks sign Zimbabwean midfielder Joseph Kabwe [permanent dead link]
- ^ "RailHawks Release Roster". www.nasl.com. April 4, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Munnyoro, Fungai (7 August 2015). "Returnee Protasho Kabwe sets his target". Manica Post. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Chingoma, Grace (4 November 2021). "Kabwe's Champions League heartbreak". The Herald. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Chingoma, Grace (8 February 2022). "Kabwe cherishes Mighty Warriors reunion". The Herald. Retrieved 18 November 2023.