AEK Athens Urged to Sign Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Kings Kangwa as Key Replacement

Kings Kangwa, the Zambian midfielder who has become one of the most dominant foreign players in Israeli football over the past two years, is attracting renewed interest from Greek club AEK Athens. Kangwa, who led Hapoel Be'er Sheva to the Israeli Premier League title last season and is now in his third year with the club, was previously linked to AEK Athens last year. The Greek club is currently seeking a replacement for their important midfielder Orbelin Pineda, who recently left the team.

In a local Greek podcast, Trivela Boys, analysts praised Kangwa's style and impact, describing him as "an amazing player with experience" and "the closest thing to Pineda." They highlighted his offensive strengths, creativity, goal-scoring ability, and speed, noting that he often plays on the left side and excels at carrying the ball forward. His previous experience includes playing in two different national leagues and participating in the UEFA Champions League with Red Star Belgrade.

Financially, the podcast suggested that Kangwa's transfer fee would likely be around 8 million euros, a reasonable figure given his age and potential. They emphasized that with AEK Athens aiming to compete in the Champions League or Europa League, acquiring a player of Kangwa's caliber is essential for the club's ambitions and visibility on the European stage.