01/10/2026
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY TO FRED MWILA JR 🕊️⚽🇿🇲
✍️ Emmanuel The Soccer Brain
On this day, 1 October 1974, the late Fred Mwila Jr, a former Zambian international footballer, was born.
During his school days at Matete Prince Charles, Fred was not only passionate about football but also competed in the 100-metre race, showcasing the speed that would later become one of his greatest strengths on the football pitch.
He began his football career with Young Dynamos before joining Mulungushi (Circuit) Chiefs, where he was coached by his father,Fred Mwila Snr. However, he often found himself on the bench behind talented players such as Mwape Miti and Diamond Chiboni.
After leaving Mulungushi, Fred joined **Kitwe Giants Nkana, where he earned the nickname “Shom Shom.”
His career reached its peak during his time at Nkana. One memorable moment came in a league match against Nchanga Rangers at Nkana Stadium in 1995. With the match heading into its final moments, Mwila used his blistering pace to score a vital goal that secured victory for Nkana.
After leaving Nkana, he moved to Zamalek in Egypt**, where his life was tragically cut short. He reportedly complained of a headache while in Cairo and later passed away in Egypt.
On the international stage, Mwila represented the Zambia National Team on numerous occasions. He also scored for Zambia in the 1997 COSAFA competition against Malawi 🇲🇼 and went on to captain the national team during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Fred Mwila Jr passed away on 23 March 2009, in Egypt, at the young age of 34
Today, we remember not only the footballer, but also the talent, speed, passion and memories he left behind.
Happy heavenly birthday, Fred Mwila Jr. 🕊️
May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏾
