Panathinaikos signs Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua on four‑year deal
Panathinaikos announced the acquisition of 27‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua from Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The player signed a four‑year contract that runs until the summer of 2030, with a reported transfer fee of about €4.2 million.
Kangua, born 6 April 1999 in Kasama, Zambia, began his career with Happy Hearts and Buildcon before moving to Russia’s Arsenal Tula, then to Red Star Belgrade where he won the Serbian league and cup. He spent a loan spell at Belgian side Kortrijk and, in the 2025/26 season, recorded 40 appearances, 12 goals and 11 assists for Hapoel Be’er Sheva. He has been a Zambia international since 2019, earning 43 caps and scoring seven goals.
After passing a medical at the OAKA stadium, Kangua expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am happy to be part of this great club… I am excited to join the project.” The club highlighted that his signing is part of a busy transfer window that has already pushed total summer spending beyond €25 million.
Entities: Hapoel Be'er Sheva · Hapoel Be’er Sheva · Kings Kangua · OAKA Stadium · Panathinaikos FC · Panathinaikos Football Club · Red Star Belgrade · Zambia national football team
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- [● 19 SOURCES] Panathinaikos signed Kings Kangua on a four‑year contract until 2030. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of 27‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua on a four‑year contract that runs to)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Kings Kangua is a 27‑year‑old midfielder from Zambia. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of 27‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Kings Kangua)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AEK Athens showed interest in Kangua, but Panathinaikos completed the transfer quickly. (Transfer rumors)
- [● 19 SOURCES] He passed medical examinations at OAKA before signing. (He passed medical examinations at the OAKA stadium before signing.)
- [● 19 SOURCES] He has earned 43 caps and scored seven goals for the Zambia national team since 2019. (He has earned 43 caps and scored seven goals for the Zambia national team since 2019.)
- [● 19 SOURCES] He is ineligible for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifiers because he already played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in that competition. (He is ineligible for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifiers because he already played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in a)
- [● 19 SOURCES] He transferred from Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva. (Panathinaikos announced the signing of Kings Kangua from Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva.)
- [● 19 SOURCES] He previously played for Red Star Belgrade, winning the Serbian league and cup in the 2022‑23 season. (He previously played for Red Star Belgrade, winning the Serbian league and cup in the 2022‑23 season.)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Panathinaikos paid approximately €4.2 million for Kangua's transfer. (Panathinaikos paid approximately €4.2 million for the transfer.)