Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa produced a decisive, match-winning performance on Sunday night, scoring once and providing an assist as Hapoel Be’er Sheva defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-2 to clinch the 2025/2026 Israeli Premier League title in dramatic fashion.
The result confirmed Hapoel Be’er Sheva as champions with a game to spare, after closest challengers Beitar Jerusalem were held to a goalless draw earlier in the day, mathematically ending the title race.
Kangwa, who has grown into one of the standout foreign players in Israel this season, once again demonstrated his influence in high-pressure moments.
His contribution was not just about the final statistics, but also about control in key phases of the game.
The championship is the result of a sustained campaign rather than a late surge. Hapoel Be’er Sheva maintained pressure on the league leaders throughout the season, blending attacking efficiency with improved defensive organization.
Kangwa’s output has been a key pillar of that success. The Zambian international has now registered 21 goal contributions in the league, including 12 goals and 9 assists, numbers that underline his evolution from a promising midfielder into a decisive end-product player.
His consistency across the season has also placed him in contention for both Player of the Season and Foreign Player of the Season awards—recognition that reflects his influence beyond goals alone.
