Mpangi Merikani
Congolese footballer (born 1967)
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Mpangi Merikani (born 4 April 1967) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He notably played abroad in South Africa. He represented the Zaire national team at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, DR Congo | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1984 | CS Imana | ||
| 1985–1993 | DC Motema Pembe | ||
| 1993–1994 | Jomo Cosmos | ||
| 1994 | Rabali Blackpool | ||
| 1995–1997 | Real Rovers | ||
| 1997–1998 | Santos | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1996 | Zaire | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Kinshasa, Merikani began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana and Daring Club Motema Pembe, where he would win consecutive Congolese national championships from 1983 to 1985.[1] He moved to play in South Africa at the age of 25, signing with Jomo Cosmos. He would spend the rest of his playing career in the South African Premier Soccer League, representing Rabali Blackpool,[2] Real Rovers[3] and Santos.[4]
International career
Coaching career
After he ended his playing career, Merikani became a goalkeeping coach for Jomo Cosmos in 1999.[8]
Personal life
Menkani is the father of Jonathan Bolingi, who is also a professional footballer.[9]
