Augustine Chidi Kwem

Augustine Chidi Kwem (born 2 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division club AmaZulu.[1]

Augustine Chidi Kwem
Personal information
Full name Augustine Chidi Kwem
Date of birth (1997-08-02) 2 August 1997
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 AmaZulu
Number 9
Youth career
2016 Beitar Jerusalem
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Polokwane City Rovers
2018 Mthatha Bucks
2019 Sibanye
2019–2021 Chippa United 51 (9)
2021–2022 TS Galaxy 17 (3)
2022– AmaZulu 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 October 2022

Career

Chidi Kwem was born in Nigeria and played youth football for Beitar Jerusalem before moving to South Africa in October 2018.[2][3] He trained with University of Johannesburg, and had spells with Polokwane City Rovers, Mthatha Bucks and Sibanye before joining Chippa United on a one-year contract in July 2019.[2][4] He signed a three-year contract extension in October 2020.[2]

In May 2021, Chidi Kwem signed for TS Galaxy for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option for a further two years.[5]

References
  1. Augustine Chidi Kwem at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. Ditlhobolo, Austin (1 October 2020). "Augustine Kwem: Chippa United move swiftly to tie down Nigerian striker after reported European interest". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  3. Ndebele, Sihle (12 February 2020). "Kwem hopes his journey will inspire youngsters". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  4. Madyira, Michael (12 February 2020). "Chippa United forward Kwem hopes to inspire other struggling players". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  5. "TS Galaxy sign Augustine Kwem from Chippa United". 21 May 2021.
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