Chris Mbamba Explained

Chris Mbamba
Fullname:Christopher Tangeni Mbamba[1]
Birth Date:30 April 1992[2]
Birth Place:Harare, Zimbabwe
Height:[3]
Position:Winger
Youthclubs1:Hellas FC
Youthyears2:2009–2010
Youthclubs2:IFK Göteborg
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:IFK Göteborg
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Qviding FIF
Caps2:35
Goals2:3
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Medkila IL
Caps3:14
Goals3:2
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Alta IF
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:HamKam
Caps5:20
Goals5:3
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:Port Vale
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2018
Clubs7:Oskarshamns AIK
Caps7:26
Goals7:2
Years8:2019
Clubs8:IK Oddevold
Caps8:6
Goals8:1
Years9:2020
Clubs9:Assyriska BK
Totalcaps:117
Totalgoals:12
Nationalteam1:Sweden U17

Christopher Tangeni Mbamba (born 30 April 1992) is a Swedish former professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Born in Zimbabwe, he represented Sweden at under-17 level. He came through the youth team at IFK Göteborg and was an unused substitute in the 2010 Svenska Supercupen final. He moved on to Qviding FIF the following year, where he spent two seasons. He moved to Norway in 2014 and spent the next three years with Medkila IL, Alta IF and Hamarkameratene. In July 2016, he was signed by English club Port Vale, though he left after the Vale were relegated out of EFL League One. He signed with Oskarshamns AIK in April 2018 before moving on to IK Oddevold in January 2019. He dropped a division to join Assyriska BK in January 2020.

Club career

Sweden

Mbamba was born in Zimbabwe, and spent time with Hellas FC before he moved to Sweden to join the youth team at IFK Göteborg.[4] [5] He was vice-captain of the highly rated IFK Göteborg Under-19 team[6] that won the Junior Allsvenskan Elite Southern Division in 2011[7] and reached the semi-finals of the Swedish Under-19 National Championships play-offs, losing to Kalmar FF 6–4 on penalties.[8] He was also regularly part of the first-team squad and was an unused substitute in the 2010 Svenska Supercupen defeat to AIK at Råsunda Stadium, though did not make an appearance in a competitive match.[9] After the 2011 Allsvenskan season he was released, and subsequently spent two seasons with Qviding FIF of Division 1.

Norway

In 2014, he joined the Norwegian side Medkila IL in the 2. divisjon, and scored two goals in 14 league games.[10] He signed with Norwegian First Division side Alta IF in August 2014.[11] However, following their relegation, he went to Hamarkameratene ahead of the 2015 season.[12] [13] [14] He damaged his cruciate ligaments in July 2015, and only returned to full fitness midway through the 2016 campaign.[15] [16] He recovered well, and in a reserve team match managed to provide an assist for all six goals in a 6–0 win over Kattem on 15 May.[17] Hamkam manager Stein Arne Ingelstad said that Mbamba was a popular player who was "a little frustrating when he has not used his exceptional speed to pass defenders when he had the opportunity".[18]

Port Vale

He signed with EFL League One club Port Vale in July 2016.[19] He made his professional debut on 6 August, after coming on for Anthony de Freitas as a 57th-minute substitute in a 0–0 draw with Bradford City.[20] He made 11 appearances across the 2016–17 season, and left the club in May 2017 after new manager Michael Brown agreed a settlement on the final 12 months of his contract.[21]

Return to Sweden

Mbamba returned to Sweden and on 5 April 2018 signed with Division 1 club Oskarshamns AIK.[22] Oskarshamns finished second in the Södra table in the 2018 season and qualified to the promotion play-offs, but failed to reach the Superettan after losing out to Varbergs BoIS on away goals; Mbamba was a late substitute in both legs.[23] [24] He switched to divisional rivals Oskarshamns AIK in the off-season.[25]

On 28 January 2020, Mbamba signed with Division 2 side Assyriska BK.[26] The club announced in June 2020 that Mbamba had left the club.[27]

International career

Mbamba was born in Zimbabwe to a Namibian father and a Kenyan mother. He moved to Sweden at a young age and represented the Sweden under-17s. In February 2019, Mbamba declared his intention to represent Kenya.[28] He was granted a Kenyan passport the following month.[29]

Style of play

Mbamba is versatile player who can play as a winger with tremendous pace[18] and also as a box-to-box centre midfielder.[30]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
IFK Göteborg2010Allsvenskan0000000000
2011Allsvenskan0000000000
Total0000000000
Qviding FIF2012Division 1 Södra181000000181
2013Division 1 Södra172100000182
Total353100000363
Medkila IL20142. divisjon Group 4142100000152
Alta IF2014Norwegian First Division101000000101
Hamarkameratene2015[31] 2. divisjon Group 4131200000151
20162. divisjon Group 27200000072
Total203200000223
Port Vale2016–17EFL League One60101030110
Oskarshamns AIK2018[32] Division 1 Södra262100020292
IK Oddevold2019Division 1 Södra6110002091
Career total1171270107013212

Honours

IFK Göteborg

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2016-17. English Football League. 13 June 2017.
  2. Web site: FootballSquads - Port Vale - 2016/2017 . www.footballsquads.co.uk . 1 February 2021 . 5 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210205160916/http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2016-2017/fltwo/portv.htm . dead .
  3. Web site: Christopher Mbamba. ifkgoteborg.se. IFK Göteborg. 13 July 2016. Swedish. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821132435/http://www.ifkgoteborg.se/Vara-lag/Tidigare-spelare/Christoffer-Mbamba/. dead.
  4. Web site: IFK - Christopher Mbamba. www.ifkgoteborg.se. 8 August 2016. Swedish. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821132435/http://www.ifkgoteborg.se/Vara-lag/Tidigare-spelare/Christoffer-Mbamba/. dead.
  5. Web site: IFK - Christopher Mbamba. www.ifkgoteborg.se. 17 August 2016. Swedish. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821132435/http://www.ifkgoteborg.se/Vara-lag/Tidigare-spelare/Christoffer-Mbamba/. dead.
  6. Web site: Alltid Blåvitt presenterar IFK Göteborgs U-trupp 2011 - IFK Göteborg - Allsvenskan SvenskaFans.com. www.svenskafans.com. 17 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Tabell och resultat - Juniorallsvenskan Elit Södra — svenskfotboll.se. svenskfotboll.se. 17 August 2016. Swedish.
  8. Web site: JSM-slutspel Matchinformation: Kalmar FF mot IFK Göteborg 2011-10-22 (6-4) — svenskfotboll.se. svenskfotboll.se. 17 August 2016. Swedish.
  9. Web site: AIK Fotboll - AIK vann Supercupen. www.aikfotboll.se. 25 October 2016. Swedish. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161025190217/http://www.aikfotboll.se/Article.aspx?contentID=2358. 25 October 2016.
  10. News: Steffensen. Karl Eirik. Henter ny angriper. 8 August 2016. Altaposten. 7 August 2014. nb-NONorwegian.
  11. News: Mbamba forsterker Alta-angrepet. 8 August 2016. iFinnmark. 7 August 2014. Norwegian.
  12. News: Tidligere IFK Göteborg-spiller har takket ja. Harstad Tidende. 6 February 2014. 21. Kaarbø, Øyvind Askevold. Norwegian.
  13. News: Henter angrepsspiller. Altaposten. 7 August 2014. 18. Steffensen, Karl Eirik. Norwegian.
  14. News: ...og der er Mbamba. Harstad Tidende. 10 March 2015. 17. Kaarbø, Øyvind Askevold. Norwegian.
  15. News: Mbamba ute resten av sesongen. 8 August 2016. www.h-a.no. Norwegian.
  16. News: Kristiansen. Håkon. Mbamba på vei mot rekordtidlig comeback. 8 August 2016. Norwegian.
  17. News: Jacobsen. Pål. Seks målgivende av Mbamba. 8 August 2016. www.h-a.no. Norwegian.
  18. News: Baggaley. Mike. Norwegian club hopeful Chris Mbamba can thrive in England. 16 July 2016. The Sentinel. 16 July 2016.
  19. Web site: Christopher Mbamba: Port Vale make ninth summer signing. 11 July 2016. 12 July 2016. BBC Sport.
  20. News: Baggaley. Mike. Bradford 0, Port Vale 0: Battling Valiants claim deserved point. 6 August 2016. The Sentinel. 6 August 2016.
  21. News: Baggaley. Mike. Port Vale: Chris Mbamba leaves Valiants. 23 May 2017. Stoke Sentinel. 23 May 2017. en. 23 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170523181350/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/port-vale-chris-mbamba-leaves-valiants/story-30349103-detail/story.html. dead.
  22. News: Christopher Mbamba klar för Oskarshamns AIK. 1 May 2018. Oskarshamns AIK. 5 April 2018. sv-SE. 2 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502064341/http://oskarshamnsaik.se/christopher-mbamba-klar-for-oskarshamns-aik/. dead.
  23. Web site: Kval till Superettan Matchinformation: Oskarshamns AIK mot Varbergs BoIS FC 2018-11-14 (4-2) — svenskfotboll.se . www2.svenskfotboll.se . 30 April 2019.
  24. Web site: Kval till Superettan Matchinformation: Varbergs BoIS FC mot Oskarshamns AIK 2018-11-18 (2-0) — svenskfotboll.se . www2.svenskfotboll.se . 30 April 2019.
  25. News: Sweden-based striker wants to play for Harambee Stars . 30 April 2019 . Business Today Kenya . 19 February 2019.
  26. News: Christopher Mbamba klar för Assyriska BK . 20 February 2020 . Assyriska BK A-lag . 28 January 2020 . sv.
  27. https://www.laget.se/AssyriskaBK-Alag/News/6387284/Uppdatering-kring-A-laget Uppdatering kring A-laget
  28. Web site: Musungu . Nahashon . Kenya: Here I Am, Come Get Me, Sweden Based Player With Kenyan Roots Tells Migne . allafrica.com . 19 March 2019.
  29. News: Kwalimwa . David . Mbamba gets Kenyan passport, cleared to play for Harambee Stars . 30 April 2019 . nairobinews.nation.co.k . 21 March 2019.
  30. News: Inför Lunds BK på lördag: "Två lag som gör mycket mål, vilket öppnar för en händelserik match ". Oskarshamns AIK. 2018-09-03. sv-SE. 4 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052338/http://oskarshamnsaik.se/infor-lunds-bk-pa-lordag-tva-lag-som-gor-mycket-mal-vilket-oppnar-for-en-handelserik-match/. dead.
  31. Web site: Christopher Tangeni Nangolo Mbamba - Profil. Fotballforbund. Norges. fotball.no - Norges Fotballforbund. 18 August 2016. nb-NONorwegian.
  32. Web site: Christopher Mbamba - svenskfotboll.se.