Kings Kangwa pledges support for compatriot Katongo in Israel

Israel-based Zambia national team midfielder Kings Kangwa has sent a special message to his compatriot Evarine Katongo following her transfer to the European country’s second division club Hapoel Ra’anana A.F.C.

In a message he shared via his Facebook page, the Hapoel Be’er Sheva FC playmaker described the 23-year-old winger’s switch from Green Eagles FC in Zambia to the Liga Leumit team in Israel as deserved.

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— Evarine Susan Katongo (@ESusanKatongo) February 4, 2026

“Evarine Katongo, this is for you, my friend,” Kangwa said.

“I am very happy for you, first of all. Congratulations, you deserve it. You are an amazing player and I want to wish you all the best in the Ra’anana women’s team. Take care. Work hard. Score goals.

“We are here to support you. We are here to be with you in every situation, so please enjoy the moment. I would like to wish you all the best. Take care and hug you.”

Evarine Katongo’s track record

In a statement, the Israeli team spoke highly about the Zambian’s resume which includes featuring at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals, FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, and Olympic Games.

 

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“Ra’anana Women’s Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Evarine Susan Katongo. Evarine joins us from Zambian champions and will add speed and dynamism to our midfield. We wish Evarine great success with the club,” reads the statement.

The winger boasts 26 caps that includes 18 starts. She has won the 2022, 2024 COSAFA Championships and WAFCON bronze medal.

Asi Emelech is manager of Katongo’s new club

After round 22 of matches, Ra’anana occupy 12th place in the log table of 16-member Liga Leumit, 21 points behind leaders M. Petach Tikva. It is unclear if the Zambian will be ready to feature her new club’s domestic league match against Hapoel Hadera on Friday.

Asi Emelech is the manager of Katongo’s new club which was founded in 1972, and is located in the affluent southern Sharon Plain of the Central District of Israel.