African Players at Atlanta Chiefs
United States · National Professional Soccer League · founded 1967 · Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
9African players
2Nations (3+)
0Current
Atlanta Chiefs have fielded 9 African players from 3 countries according to Wikidata.
The best-represented nation is South Africa with 5 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Emment Kapengwe (1967).
David Byrne scored the most goals for the club among them (37).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Sono |  South Africa | 1979–1979 | 29 | 5 |
| Kaizer Motaung | South Africa | 1968–1971 | 63 | 32 |
| David Byrne | South Africa | 1979–1981 | 28 | 37 |
| Emment Kapengwe |  Zambia | 1967–1973 | 61 | 16 |
| Willie Evans |  Ghana | 1967–1968 | 24 | 0 |
| Freddie Mwila | Zambia | 1967–1973 | 113 | 25 |
| Howard Mwikuta | Zambia | ?– | – | – |
| Neill Roberts | South Africa | 1979–1979 | 19 | 14 |
| Webster Lichaba | South Africa | 1979–1981 | 93 | 4 |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).