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Augustine Chidi Kwem

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Augustine Chidi Kwem
Personal information
Full name Augustine Chidi Kwem
Date of birth (1997-08-02) 2 August 1997 (age 27)
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Hanoi
Number 29
Youth career
2016 Beitar Jerusalem
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Polokwane City Rovers
2018 Mthatha Bucks
2019 Sibanye
2019–2021 Chippa United 51 (9)
2021–2022 TS Galaxy 17 (3)
2022–2024 AmaZulu 40 (9)
2024– Hanoi FC 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2024

Augustine Chidi Kwem (born 2 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for V.League 1 club Hanoi FC.[1]

Career

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Chidi Kwem was born in Nigeria and played youth football for Beitar Jerusalem before moving to South Africa in October 2018.[2][3] He trained with University of Johannesburg, and had spells with Polokwane City Rovers, Mthatha Bucks and Sibanye before joining Chippa United on a one-year contract in July 2019.[2][4] He signed a three-year contract extension in October 2020.[2]

In May 2021, Chidi Kwem signed for TS Galaxy for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option for a further two years.[5]

On 19 August 2024, Chidi Kwem joined V.League 1 side Hanoi FC, signing a one-year contract.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Augustine Chidi Kwem at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Ditlhobolo, Austin (1 October 2020). "Augustine Kwem: Chippa United move swiftly to tie down Nigerian striker after reported European interest". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  3. ^ Ndebele, Sihle (12 February 2020). "Kwem hopes his journey will inspire youngsters". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  4. ^ Madyira, Michael (12 February 2020). "Chippa United forward Kwem hopes to inspire other struggling players". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  5. ^ "TS Galaxy sign Augustine Kwem from Chippa United". 21 May 2021.
  6. ^ "CLB bóng đá Hà Nội ký hợp đồng với tiền đạo đến từ Nigeria" (in Vietnamese). Hanoi FC. 19 August 2024.