Mpangi Merikani
Collected from open sources (2) · facts link to sources
Career & Clubs
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. 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, Real Rovers and Santos.
Merikani played for Zaire at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
After he ended his playing career, Merikani became a goalkeeping coach for Jomo Cosmos in 1999.
- Club
- Jomo Cosmos F.C. (1993–1994)
- Club
- Santos F.C. (1997–1998)
- Club
- Real Rovers (1995–1997)
- Club
- Daring Club Motema Pembe (1981–1984)
- Club
- Daring Club Motema Pembe (1985–1993)
- Club
- Rabali Blackpool (1994–1994)
- Club
- DR Congo men's national football team (1984–1996)
Personal
Merikani is the father of Jonathan Bolingi, who is also a professional footballer.
Clubs
- Daring Club Motema Pembe1981–1984
- DR Congo men's national football team1984–1996
- Daring Club Motema Pembe1985–1993
- Jomo Cosmos F.C.1993–1994
- Rabali Blackpool1994–1994
- Real Rovers1995–1997
- Santos F.C.1997–1998
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaJomo Cosmos F.C. · 1997–1998- Abel VerônicoSantos F.C.
- Abisai ShiningayamweJomo Cosmos F.C. · 2006–2013
Abraham Gneki GuiéJomo Cosmos F.C. · 2006–2007- Abram RaselemaneSantos F.C. · 1999–2001
- Adailton dos SantosSantos F.C. · 1998–1999
- Adaílton José dos Santos FilhoSantos F.C. · 2007–2009
- Adesvaldo José de LimaSantos F.C. · 1985–1985
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimSantos F.C. · 1997–2000
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimSantos F.C. · 2002–2004
AdoSantos F.C. · 1977–1977- Adorcelino Wesley Gomes da SilvaSantos F.C. · 2004–2005
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Mpangi Merikani 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.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…