Mpangi Merikani (born 4 April 1967) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He notably played abroad in South Africa. He represented the Zaire national team at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, DR Congo | ||
| 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 | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1996 | Zaire | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn 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
editMerikani played for Zaire at the 1988,[5] 1992[6] and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations finals.[7]
Coaching career
editAfter he ended his playing career, Merikani became a goalkeeping coach for Jomo Cosmos in 1999.[8]
Personal life
editMenkani is the father of Jonathan Bolingi, who is also a professional footballer.[9]
References
edit- ^ "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. 5 May 1997.
- ^ "The gods smile on Mamelodi Sundowns". dispatch.co.za. 8 May 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). 1 February 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
External links
edit- Mpangi Merikani – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Mpangi Merikani at National-Football-Teams.com
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