Freddie Mwila Jr.

Freddie Mwila Jr. (1 October 1974 – 23 March 2009) was a Zambian international footballer.

Freddie Mwila Jr.
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-10-01)1 October 1974
Place of birth Zambia
Date of death 23 March 2009(2009-03-23) (aged 34)
Place of death Cairo, Egypt
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2001 Nkana
2001 Zamalek SC
2001–2004 Nkana
National team
1995–2001 Zambia
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Mwila spent most of his career playing for local side Nkana F.C. He also played professional football in Egypt with Zamalek.[1][2]

Mwila made several appearances for the Zambia national football team, captaining the side during 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying.[3]

Personal

In March 2009, Mwila died shortly after complaining of a headache in Cairo, Egypt.[2]

Mwila's father, Freddie Mwila, was a Zambian international football player and manager.[2]

References
  1. "Zamalek Grabs Zambian Player". Synergy Africa. 25 June 2001.
  2. "Fred Mwila Jnr's Remembrance Set For Next Week". Lusaka Times. 26 March 2009.
  3. "Zulu recalled to camp". Times of Zambia. 15 April 2000.


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