Zambia
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n
Australia
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n professional football player who plays as a
forward
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Forward may also refer to:
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.
Early life
Makeche was born in
Lusaka
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before emigrating to Australia. He became an Australian citizen in August 2012.
Club career
Shortly after arriving in Western Australia, Makeche joined State league side Stirling Lions where he played three seasons. A 2011 move to Inglewood United brought Makeche the regular first team football he sought, while his knack for finding the back of the net lead to a youth team deal with
Perth Glory
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Founded in 19 ...
.
Perth Glory
In 2011, he signed a youth contract with
A-League
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club Perth Glory. He made his professional debut in the
2011–12 A-League
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season on 18 March 2012 in a round 26 clash against
Gold Coast United
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at the
Skilled Park
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.
On 1 May 2012, it was announced he had signed a two-year senior contract with
Perth Glory
Perth Glory Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Perth, Western Australia. It competes in the country's premier men's competition, A-League Men, under licence from Australian Professional Leagues.
Founded in 19 ...
.
FELDA United
On 28 February 2014, after reaching a mutual agreement with Perth Glory, Makeche signed with Malaysian club
FELDA United
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2016 Malaysia Super League
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The season began on 13 Fe ...
.
South Melbourne
Makeche returned to Australia, signing for the remainder for the 2018 NPL season for South Melbourne. On 10 June 2018, he made his debut as a 71st minute substitute against
Dandenong Thunder
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In 2012, Dandenon ...
, and scored the final goal in a 4–0 win, after being on the pitch for just 4 minutes.