Augustine Chidi Kwem (born 2 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional

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who plays as a

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Career

Chidi Kwem was born in Nigeria and played youth football for

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before moving to South Africa in October 2018. He trained with University of Johannesburg, and had spells with Polokwane City Rovers, Mthatha Bucks and Sibanye before joining

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on a one-year contract in July 2019. He signed a three-year contract extension in October 2020. In May 2021, Chidi Kwem signed for TS Galaxy for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option for a further two years. On 19 August 2024, Chidi Kwem joined

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side

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, signing a one-year contract.

References

1997 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers Men's association football forwards Beitar Jerusalem F.C. players Mthatha Bucks F.C. players Chippa United F.C. players TS Galaxy F.C. players AmaZulu F.C. players Hanoi FC players South African Premier Division players V.League 1 players Nigerian expatriate men's footballers Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel Expatriate men's footballers in Israel Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in South Africa Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Vietnam Expatriate men's footballers in Vietnam 21st-century Nigerian sportsmen {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub