Nicodème Kabamba Explained

Nicodème Kabamba Wa Kabengu (born 29 July 1936) is a Congolese former footballer who played as a midfielder. He grew up in Jadotville, where he received the nickname "Serpent de Rail" after the just-completed rail line between Jadotville and Kolwezi.[1] Kabamba played for Standard Liège in Belgium from 1959 to 1963.[2]

Kabamba represented Congo-Kinshasa at the 1968 African Cup of Nations in Ethiopia, where he scored two goals (both coming in the match versus Congo-Brazzaville) in three group matches. He did not play in the semi-final or final as the national team won the continental title for the first time. At the time of the 1968 tournament, Kabamba was playing for CS Imana.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RD Congo : les Léopards se cachent pour mourir. www.jeuneafrique.com. 3 May 2018. Trésor Kibangula. 19 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Les Belgicains. www.mbokaamosika.com. 3 May 2018. Samuel Malonga. 25 November 2011.
  3. Web site: African Nations Cup 1968. RSSSF. 3 May 2018.