Makpoloka Mangonga (born 3 September 1968) is a Democratic Republic of the Congo retired footballer.

Makpoloka Mangonga
Personal information
Full name Makpoloka Mangonga
Date of birth (1968-09-03) 3 September 1968 (age 56)
Place of birth Zaïre
Position(s) Winger, Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
AS Béziers Hérault
1988-1989 F.C. Paços de Ferreira 24 (4)
1989-1995 Gil Vicente F.C. 164 (32)
1995-1996 F.C. Tirsense 17 (2)
1996-1998 S.C. Beira-Mar 56 (8)
1998-1999 Académico de Viseu F.C. 29 (6)
1999/2000 Sporting Clube de Cambres
2000/2001 C.F. Fão
International career
1994 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Starting his senior career at AS Béziers Hérault in the French third division, Mangonga was wanted by Ligue 1 clubs Girondins de Bordeaux and Montpellier HSC but ended up playing for Paços de Ferreira in the Portuguese second division due to transfer difficulties.[1]

After playing for Paços de Ferreira, he trained with Porto, the second most successful Portuguese team, before signing with Gil Vicente in the second division. In 1995, Mangonga was released from Gil Vicente. The way he was dismissed by the club, coupled with family problems, soured his relationship with football and he never visited a stadium since retirement.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Mangonga: «Melhor do que eu só o Drulovic» maisfutebol.iol.pt (Archived)
  2. ^ Mangonga: «Matei o Benfica sem saber bem como» maisfutebol.iol.pt (Archived)
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