Jones Mwewa

Jones Mwewa (12 March 1973 – 18 November 2011) was a Zambian footballer who was part of the Zambian squad that finished third in the 1996 African Cup of Nations.[1]

Jones Mwewa
Personal information
Full name Jones Mwewa
Date of birth (1973-03-12)12 March 1973
Place of birth Ndola, Zambia
Date of death 18 November 2011(2011-11-18) (aged 38)
Place of death Kitwe, Zambia
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–2002 Power Dynamos
2004 Konkola Blades
National team
1995–2002 Zambia
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Mwewa played club football for Railway Express Power Dynamos and Konkola Blades.

Mwewa made several appearances for the Zambia national football team, including 13 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He also participated for Zambia at the 2000 African Cup of Nations and 2002 African Cup of Nations finals.[2]

Death

Mwewa died suddenly on 18 November 2011 at the age of 38.[3]

References
  1. "Power legend and ex-Zambia defender Jones Mwewa has died". Zambianfootball.net. 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
  2. "Mwewa's death shocks Zambia". Supersport.com. 18 November 2011.
  3. "Ex- Zambia & Power Defender Jones Mwewa Is Dead". Lusaka Times. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2017.


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