Howard Mwikuta
(1941-1988)
Zambian footballer
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Howard Simon Mwikuta (20 June 1941 – 26 February 1988) was a Zambian footballer and coach who featured in the first Zambian national team at independence in October 1964. He was named Zambian captain in 1966 and at the end of the season was voted Zambian Sportsman of the Year. Mwikuta was one of the first Zambians to play professional football abroad when he signed for American club Atlanta Chiefs in 1967, together with Emment Kapengwe and Freddie Mwila. He became the first player born and raised in Africa to play in the NFL when he featured for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970 pre-season as a placekicker.
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20 June 1941 Ndola, Northern Rhodesia
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| Died |
26 February 1988 (aged 46) Chililabombwe, Zambia
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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