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Full name | Tshamala Kabanga | ||
Date of birth | 10 October 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | TP Mazembe | 29 | (9) |
2003–2004 | Orlando Pirates | 6 | (1) |
2004–2005 | Long An | 19 | (10) |
2005–2006 | Quảng Nam | 26 | (17) |
2006–2012 | Long An | 168 | (97) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Tshamala Kabanga (born 10 October 1984) is a Congolese former professional footballer who was last played for V.League 1 club Long An. [1]
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] He scored his only goal for the Buccaneers over four starts and two substitute appearances 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 Kabanga was loaned to Quang Nam where he stayed for one season before returning to his previous Vietnamese team. [3] He scored a hat trick for Long An in the last round of 2008 V. League 1, where the team placed second. [4] Kabanga was praised for his unselfishness forming close links with all his teammates. [3] 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 while playing as a midfielder. [3] He scored four goals in six rounds in the 2010 V-League.[ citation needed ]
During the 2010 season, Kabanga temporarily changed his name to Le Minh Tshamala to be naturalized as a citizen in Vietnam, and become eligible to be registered for a domestic slot in the National Cup. [5]
Kabanga was known for his distinct Peacock Dance goal celebration. [6] There was a noted rivalry between him and teammate Antonio Carlos that lasted several years. [6] His six-year stint at Long An ended in 2011 following a post-match argument with new coach Simon McMenemy. [7]
Kabanga can speak English, French, as well as Vietnamese after being taught by a teammate. He was noted by his teammates for performing excellent Karaoke. [8]
Kabanga now[ when? ] works at the S and A Academy in Vietnam.[ citation needed ]
He and his wife live in Long An presently. [9]