Congolese footballer (1947–2007)
Jean Kembo Uba-Kembo (27 December 1947 – 26 March 2007) was a Congolese football midfielder who played for Zaire in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.[2]
Career
Born in Matete, Kembo played club football for AS Vita Club, where he would win the African Cup of Champions Clubs.[3]
He made several appearances for Zaire, including appearances at the 1968 and 1974 African Cup of Nations finals.[3] Kembo scored two goals in the decisive qualifier versus Morocco in a 3–0 win that clinched Zaire's place in the 1974 World Cup.[4]
Personal life
Kembo's son, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, was a professional footballer who played for Stade Rennais F.C.[3]
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