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

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, is now entering his third year with the club.

AEK Athens previously showed interest in Kangwa last season, and the topic resurfaced recently on a Greek podcast called Trivela Boys. The discussion focused on replacing AEK's key midfielder Orbelin Pineda, with Kangwa highlighted as a top candidate. The podcast praised Kangwa as an "amazing player with experience," noting his creativity, goal-scoring ability, and speed. They emphasized his strength in attacking midfield, particularly on the left side, and his capacity to break through defenses and score goals, which is considered a valuable asset for his position.

Additionally, the podcast noted Kangwa's experience playing in two different leagues and in the UEFA Champions League with Red Star Belgrade, highlighting his familiarity with teams that maintain high ball possession and dominance. Financially, they estimated his transfer value around 8 million euros, a reasonable figure given his age and potential. The commentators stressed that AEK Athens must acquire players like Kangwa to compete effectively in European competitions such as the Champions League or Europa League and to raise the club's profile.

Kangwa's proven impact in Israel and his growing reputation in Greece suggest he could be a decisive signing for AEK Athens as they seek to strengthen their midfield following Pineda's departure.