Freddie Mwila Jr. (1 October 1974 – 23 March 2009) was a Zambian international footballer.
Personal information | |||
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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 | ||
National team | |||
1995–2001 | Zambia | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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]
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]