Tshamala Kabanga

While playing for TP Mazembe in the 2003 Vodacom Challenge, Kabanga was spotted by the South African football club, the Orlando Pirates , and signed for them shortly after.[2] Putting in what was seen as mediocre performances in his four starts and two substitute appearances, he scored his only goal for the Buccaneers in a 1-1 draw with Wits University and was traded to Vietnamese side Long An F.C. following his only season there.[2]

After a spell with Long An F.C. Kabanga was loaned to Quang Nam where he stayed for one season before returning to his previous Vietnamese team.[3] Helping Long An reach second place in the 2008 V. League 1 with a hat-trick in the last round.[4] Kabanga was praised for his unselfishness forming close links with all his teammates.[3] Deployed as an attacking midfielder by the coach, he recorded a brace in the 2006 Vietnamese Super Cup final and an 87th-minute goal in a 1-4 defeat to Seongnam in the 2007 AFC Champions League.[3] Authoring four goals in six rounds in the 2010 V-League. Kabanga was known for his distinct Peacock Dance goal celebration.[5] Because they both were vying for their coach's and teammates' approval, there was a rivalry between him and Brazilian Antonio that lasted several years.[5] His six-year stint at Long An ended when Simon McMenemy was installed as coach in 2011.[6]

Temporarily changed his name to Le Minh Tshamala due to being naturalized in Vietnam.[7]