Nicodème Kabamba

Nicodème Kabamba Wa Kabengu (born 29 July 1936) is a retired Congolese footballer. 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] He appeared for Congo-Kinshasa in their three group matches at the 1968 African Cup of Nations.[3]

International career

Kabamba represented Congo-Kinshasa at the 1968 African Cup of Nations in Ethiopia, where he scored two goals (both coming versus Congo-Brazaville) 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]

References
  1. Trésor Kibangula (19 October 2016). "RD Congo : les Léopards se cachent pour mourir". www.jeuneafrique.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. Samuel Malonga (25 November 2011). "Les Belgicains". www.mbokaamosika.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  3. "African Nations Cup 1968". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.


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