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Freddie Mwila Jr.

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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
International career
1995–2001 Zambia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

Career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Zamalek Grabs Zambian Player". Synergy Africa. 25 June 2001.
  2. ^ a b c "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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