Kwame Steede (born 4 July 1980) is a Bermudian

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coach and former player. He was appointed head coach of the

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in 2015.

Club career

Before his local league career at Devonshire Cougars, Steede had played for

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in the

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, as a

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International career

Steede made his senior international debut for

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in December 2003, in a

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against

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. He earned a total of 21 caps, scoring 6 goals. He has represented his country in 8

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matches.

Managerial career

Steede was named head coach of Devonshire Cougars in summer 2015, succeeding Andrew Bascome.Bascome backing Steede to succeed
- Royal Gazette

References

1980 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Bermudian men's footballers Bermuda men's international footballers Bermuda Hogges F.C. players USL Second Division players USL League Two players Bermudian football managers 21st-century British sportsmen {{Bermuda-footy-bio-stub