Kennedy Mweene is a Zambian born professional football player, who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns. He is one of Africa’s best goalkeepers, and is known for penalty saving and long service for the Chipolo polo. Mweene is the Zambian National team’s most capped player, as he has represented his country 120 times. Let’s find out more about this penalty saving maestro, as we explore the Kennedy Mweene Biography.
Real Name: Kennedy Mweene
Nickname: Mwene
Age: 36 years
Date of Birth: 11 December 1984
Place of Birth: Lusaka, Zambia
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 1,86 m
Jersey Number: 16
Ethnicity: Black
Instagram: @officalkennedymwene16
Occupation: Athlete, Football player
Education: 2004 – present
Salary: R420 000
Net Worth: US$420 000
Where is Kennedy Mweene originally from?
Kennedy Mweene was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia. The country is home to the AFCON winners, Chipolo polo, the Zambian National team. Many great footballers also hail from Zambia. Little is known about Mweene’s childhood, except that he chose soccer over school in his youth days. After playing for several local teams, he relocated to South Africa after landing a contract with the Freestate Stars.
When did Mweene’s career begin?
Kennedy Mweene ‘s professional career kicked off in 2003 when he was signed to Lusaka Celtic. From 2003 to 2005 he played for other Zambian teams, Lusaka Dynamos and Kitwe United. Afterwards, in late 2005, he moved to South Africa after landing a deal with Freestate Stars. He remained at Freestate Stars for 8 years, till 2013. At Freestate Stars, he made an impressive 191 appearances. Later on, he landed a three year deal with Mamelodi Sundowns, which was later extended. So far, he has made 48 appearances for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Clubs
- Lusaka Celtic (2003)
- Lusaka Dynamos (2004)
- Kitwe United (2005 – 2006)
- Free State Stars( 2005 – 2013)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (2013 – 2021)
Kennedy Mweene Milestones
- He won the PSL Goalkeeper of the Season award (best player in the South African top division) in the 2008-09 season.
- Samuel Eto’o is the only player who scored a penalty against Kennedy Mweene in his International matches.
- Mweene is Zambia’s most capped player, having represented Zambia 120 times.
- He played in a total of six AFCON tournaments among the 30 editions of the event.
- Kennedy Mweene has served the Zambian national team for 21 years, making his the longest serving player of the Chipolo polo.
- He was chosen as the goalkeeper of the tournament. Him the longest-serving Chipolo polo players professional career. On penalty shootouts, Zambia depends on him to convert shootouts into goals.
Who is Kennedy Mweene’s girlfriend?
Mweene is discreet with his relationships. He has neither revealed his girlfriend nor show off his wife, therefore it is unknown where he is married or not.
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What is Kennedy Mweene’s Net Worth?
Kennedy Mweene has been consistent with excellent goalkeeping for 17 years. He has gradually solidified his position as one of Africa’s best goalkeepers. Kennedy Mweene’s current salary at Mamelodi Sundowns, is pegged at R420 000 . As of 2020, Kennedy Mweene has a net worth of US$420 000. He is currently reliant on his salary from Mamelodi Sundowns FC and paid guest appearances.