Chipolopolo midfielder Kings Kangwa is thrilled after being named Israeli Premier League Player of the Season.
The accolade follows his outstanding display for his Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
Kangwa’s good performance in the 2025/26 season propelled Hapoel Be’er Sheva to league victory.
He shrugged off competition from Yarden Shua and Omer Atzili of Beitar Jerusalem, as well as Dor Peretz of Maccabi Tel Aviv to land award.
According to statistics, Kangwa secured 54% of the overall vote, finishing comfortably ahead of Shua on 37%, while Atzili and Peretz received 5% and 4% respectively.
Kangwa said he was proud to emerge as Israeli Premier League Player of the Season.
“Honoured to be named Israeli Premier League Player of the Season,” Kangwa reacted in a Facebook post.
” I’m Proud to become only the second African player to win this award,” he continued.
” Big thank you to everyone who voted me the best player of the season. Wouldn’t be possible without everyone at the club, my friends and my family, ofc the fans,” he said.
Kangwa expressed his gratitude to people that have contributed to his illustrious season.
” Thank you to my teammates, coaches, fans, family and everyone who supported me throughout this incredible journey,” he said.
Kangwa joined Be’er Sheva in 2024 from Sebian side Red Star Belgrade.
He is a key member of the Chipolopolo.
