Anges Ngapy (born 2 March 1963) is a former Congolese international

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forward.

Career

Born in Kellé, Ngapy began playing youth football for local side

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. In 1981, he joined the club's senior team, where he would win the national championship before leaving to become a professional in 1985. He moved to

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and signed with R.F.C. Seraing. He would spend the rest of his playing career in Belgium, spending time with

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and Rochefort. Ngapy made several appearances for the

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, including three

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qualifying matches, and he participated at the

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finals.

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* 1963 births Living people Republic of the Congo men's footballers Republic of the Congo expatriate men's footballers Republic of the Congo men's international footballers 1992 African Cup of Nations players K.R.C. Genk players K. Berchem Sport players R. Charleroi S.C. players Royale Union Saint-Gilloise players Belgian Pro League players Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium Men's association football forwards {{RCongo-footy-bio-stub