Chipolopolo midfielder Klings Kangwa is today expected to travel to Greece to undergo a medical ahead of completing a move to Greek giants, Panathinaikos FC.
The Zambian international played his last game for Hapoel Be’er Sheva yesterday and set up the second goal to help the reigning Israeli Champions to beat Icelandic side Vikingur Reykjavik 2-0 and 3-2 on aggregate to qualify to the third round of the 2026/2027 UEFA UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Be’er Sheva will face the winner between Irish side Larne FC and Red Star Belgrade. Kangwa said his goodbyes to his Be’er Sheva teammates, coaches and staff after the game.
Kangwa is expected to sign a four-year contract with Panathinaikos, keeping him at the Athens-based club until June 2030. The deal is reportedly worth around €1 million per season.
Panathinaikos agreed a transfer package worth €4.5 million, consisting of a fixed fee of €3.8 million and a further €700,000 in performance-related bonuses.
The Greek giants had initially reached a personal agreement with Kangwa in May, but negotiations stalled before rivals AEK entered the race for his signature. Panathinaikos eventually revived the deal and secured the midfielder’s services.
The 27-year-old arrives in Greece after an outstanding campaign in Israel, where he was named the Israeli Premier League Player of the Season.
Kangwa registered 21 league goal contributions, scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists in one of the finest seasons of his career.
He joined Hapoel Be’er Sheva from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade in August 2024 and has played 84 games making 49 goal contributions ( 29 goals and 20 assists).
