Emment Kapengwe: profile
Emment Kapengwe (born 27 April 1943 in Broken Hill, Australia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 17 September 1988.
Kapengwe made the step into senior football with Atlanta Chiefs in 1967. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1967 and 1973. His most appearances came at Atlanta Chiefs (1967–1969), where he made 48 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 64 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Kapengwe represented Zambia (1963–1972), earning 42 caps and scoring 15 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 27 October 1968 (World Cup Qualification).
Nationality explained: Why does Emment Kapengwe play for Zambia?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1969 |  Atlanta Chiefs |
National Professional Soccer League | 48 | 16 |
| 1969–1970 |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | Atlanta Chiefs |
National Professional Soccer League | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 64 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1972 |  Zambia |
Senior | 42 | 15 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Oct 1968 | Zambia 4–2 Sudan | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 27 Oct 1968 | Zambia 4–2 Sudan | 56 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 8 Nov 1968 | Sudan 4–2 Zambia | 96 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Emment Kapengwe born?
Emment Kapengwe was born in Broken Hill, Australia.
Which national team does Emment Kapengwe play for?
Emment Kapengwe played international football for Zambia. He has 42 caps and 15 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emment Kapengwe played for?
Emment Kapengwe's recorded clubs are Atlanta Chiefs and Aston Villa F.C..
What position does Emment Kapengwe play?
Emment Kapengwe played as a midfielder.
