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5 unusual facts about Kenny Mwape


Kenny Mwape

On 26 February 1977 in a game against Mufulira Blackpool at Kamuchanga Stadium in Mufulira, Mwape was involved in a fracas which led to a suspension and court charges for him and four team-mates Obby Kapita, Francis Kajiya, Peter Tembo and Chris Kaoma.

Mwape stayed at Roan for two seasons but due to limited first-team opportunities, he was loaned to Division II side Luanshya Blue Devils in 1972 but left the following year to join Mufulira Blackpool where he stayed for a season before moving to City of Lusaka.

The following month, Mwape was in goal for Zambia in 1-1 draw in a friendly match against Malawi in Lusaka, with his elder brother Emmanuel on the bench as the reserve goalkeeper.

He then joined Lusaka Tigers in the 1982 season and the following season crossed over to Botswana where he coached club sides Notwane, Centre Chiefs and LCS Gunners.

Mwape was born in Luanshya and he started out in Roan United's youth team in 1970, following in the footsteps of his elder brother Emmanuel Mwape who was the first choice goalkeeper at Roan and the national team.



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