# Kings Kangwa

Kings Kangwa (born 6 April 1999) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Israeli club Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the Zambia national team.

## Club career

Kangwa began his career at Lusaka-based club Happy Hearts. In 2017, Kangwa signed for Israeli club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, before returning to Happy Hearts in 2018. Ahead of the 2019 Zambian Super League season, Kangwa signed for Buildcon. On 10 July 2019, Kangwa joined Russian club Arsenal Tula. On 29 May 2022, Kangwa joined Serbian club Red Star Belgrade.
On 1 February 2024, Kangwa joined Kortrijk in Belgium on loan.

## International career

In November 2018, Kangwa was called up by Zambia U20 ahead of the 2018 COSAFA U-20 Cup.
On 9 June 2019, Kangwa made his debut for Zambia in a 2–1 loss against Cameroon. On 16 July 2019, Kangwa scored his first goal for Zambia in a 3–2 win against Morocco.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Arsenal Tula | 2019–20 | Russian Premier League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Arsenal Tula | 2020–21 | Russian Premier League | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Arsenal Tula | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 5 |
| Arsenal Tula | Total | Total | 48 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 6 |
| Red Star Belgrade | 2022–23 | Serbian SuperLiga | 32 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 45 | 12 |
| Red Star Belgrade | 2023–24 | Serbian SuperLiga | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Red Star Belgrade | Total | Total | 42 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 56 | 12 |
| Kortrijk (loan) | 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 100 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 123 | 18 |

### International

    As of match played 10 September 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Zambia | 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| Zambia | 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| Zambia | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| Zambia | 2022 | 7 | 3 |
| Zambia | 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| Zambia | 2024 | 8 | 2 |
| Total | Total | 34 | 7 |
    Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kangwa goal.
List of international goals scored by Kings Kangwa :
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 16 July 2019 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco | Morocco | 2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 2 | 25 March 2022 | Kervansaray Sport Centre - Field 1, Antalya, Turkey | Congo | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 7 June 2022 | National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia | Comoros | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4 | 17 November 2022 | HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva, Israel | Israel | 1–2 | 2–4 | Friendly |
| 5 | 17 June 2023 | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia | Ivory Coast | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 6 | 17 January 2024 | Laurent Pokou Stadium, San-Pédro, Ivory Coast | DR Congo | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 10 September 2024 | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia | Sierra Leone | 3–2 | 3–2 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |

## Honours

Red Star Belgrade
* Serbian SuperLiga: 2022–23
* Serbian Cup: 2022–23