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Megwa was born in London to Nigerian parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kanayo-megwa-shares-hibs-first-team-dream-3579393|website=Edinburgh News|accessdate=17 July 2023|title=Kanayo Megwa shares Hibs first-team dream as defender speaks on moving to Scotland, Paul McGinn inspiration, and his football upbringing|first=Patrick|last=McPartlin|date=22 February 2022}}</ref> |
Megwa was born in London to Nigerian parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kanayo-megwa-shares-hibs-first-team-dream-3579393|website=Edinburgh News|accessdate=17 July 2023|title=Kanayo Megwa shares Hibs first-team dream as defender speaks on moving to Scotland, Paul McGinn inspiration, and his football upbringing|first=Patrick|last=McPartlin|date=22 February 2022}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 11:29, 22 August 2023
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kanayochukwu Megwa | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | London | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hibernian F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023- | Hibernian F.C. | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Kelty Hearts (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 August 2023 17:15 (UTC) | |||
Kanayochukwu "Kanayo" Megwa is an English professional footballer who plays for Hibernian F.C. as a defender.[1]
Career
Although born in London, Megwa played in Dubai as a teenager and spent time on trial with English Championship clubs such as Watford and West Brom before agreeing a move to Hibernian in the summer of 2021.[2][3] He signed a new contract with Hibs in March 2023.[4]
He joined Kelty Hearts of the Scottish League One on loan for the end of the 2022-23 season.[5] He made his league debut on 4 March 2023 for Kelty Hearts against FC Edinburgh.[6][7]
On his return to Hibernian, he was training and playing with the first-team squad on their pre-season tour of Spain.[8] He made his Scottish Premiership debut on 12 August 2023, as a second half substitute against Motherwell.[9]
Style of play
A defender with the potential to be versatile, Megwa played for Hibernian in the UEFA Youth League at right-back, right-wingback, right-sided centre-back in a back four and left-sided and right-sided centre-back in a back three formation.[10]
Personal life
Megwa was born in London to Nigerian parents.[11]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 August 2023[12]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kelty Hearts (loan) | 2022–23 | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hibernian | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Kanayo Megwa". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Kanayo Megwa". Hibernianfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Pilcher, Ross (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa targets new Hibs deal and first team spot after impressive start to life as a pro". FootballScotland. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Galindo, Alan (March 1, 2023). "Kanayo Megwa signs new Hibs deal as starlet makes loan transfer to Kelty Hearts". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (28 March 2023). "Kanayo Megwa eager to keep improving as Hibs kid raves about loan experience". Edinburgh News.
- ^ "Kelty Hearts: John Potter 'delighted' with Kanayo Megwa". Dunfermelinepress.com. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "KELTY HEARTS VS. EDINBURGH FC 1-2". Soccerway. 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Johnson praise for Megwa and other Hibs youths". BBC Sport. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "MOTHERWELL VS. HIBERNIAN 2-1". Soccerway. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (13 July 2023). "Why the rapid rise of Kanayo Megwa can help solve positional riddle for Hibs". Edinburugh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa shares Hibs first-team dream as defender speaks on moving to Scotland, Paul McGinn inspiration, and his football upbringing". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ William Fish at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2023.