Mpangi Merikani
Mpangi Merikani (born 4 April 1967) is a retired Zaire international footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mpangi Merikani | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1984 | CS Imana | ||
| 1985–1993 | DC Motema Pembe | ||
| 1993–1994 | Jomo Cosmos | ||
| 1994 | Rabali Blackpool | ||
| 1995–1997 | Real Rovers | ||
| 1997–1998 | Santos | ||
| National team | |||
| 1984–1996 | Zaire | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
Born in Kinshasa, Merikani began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana and Daring Club Motema Pembe, where he would win consecutive Congolese national championships from 1983 to 1985.[1] He moved to play in South Africa at the age of 25, signing with Jomo Cosmos. He would spend the rest of his playing career in the South African Premier Soccer League, representing Rabali Blackpool,[2] Real Rovers[3] and Santos.[4]
International career
Merikani played for Zaire at the 1988,[5] 1992[6] and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations finals.[7]
Coaching career
After he ended his playing career, Merikani became a goalkeeping coach for Jomo Cosmos in 1999.[8]
Personal life
Menkani is the father of Jonathan Bolingi, who is also a professional footballer.[9]
References
- "Okitakatshi crée son école de foot à Johannesbourg" (in French). leopardsfoot.com. 23 June 2010.
- "Chiefs trap Rabali" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger Laaste. 24 September 1995. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- "Rangers settle in at the top". mg.co.za. May 5, 1997.
- "The gods smile on Mamelodi Sundowns". dispatch.co.za. May 8, 1998.
- Courtney, Barrie & Cazal, Jean-Michel (2 February 2005). "International Matches 1988 - Africa". RSSSF.
- Bobrowsky, Josef & Mazet, François (23 September 2002). "African Nations Cup 1992". RSSSF.
- Courtney, Barrie (18 March 2002). "African Nations Cup 1996 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF.
- "Merikani Mpangi". jomocosmos.co.za. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- "Transfert: Bope, Bolingi et Luyindama (Mazembe) prêtés au Standard de Liège". Radio Okapi (in French). 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
