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Mpangi Merikani (born 4 April 1967) is a retired Zaire international footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.

Mpangi Merikani

Personal information
Full name	Mpangi Merikani
Date of birth	(1967-04-04) 4 April 1967 (age 55)
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
National team
1984–1996	Zaire
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born 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

Merikani played for Zaire at the 1988,[5] 1992[6] and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations finals.[7]

Coaching career

After he ended his playing career, Merikani became a goalkeeping coach for Jomo Cosmos in 1999.[8]

Personal life

Menkani is the father of Jonathan Bolingi, who is also a professional footballer.[9]

References

External links

• Mpangi Merikani – FIFA competition record (archived)

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Mpangi Merikani (né le 4 avril 1967 à Kinshasa, à l'époque en République du Congo-Kinshasa, aujourd'hui en République démocratique du Congo) est un joueur de football international congolais (RDC), qui évoluait au poste de gardien de but, avant de devenir ensuite entraîneur. Son fils, Jonathan Bolingi Mpangi, est également footballeur.

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