Robert Ng'ambi (born 11 September 1986) is a

Malawi Malawi (; or aláwi Tumbuka: ''Malaŵi''), officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast ...

an retired

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who played most of his career for

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n clubs

Black Leopards Black Leopards FC is a South African football club based in Thohoyandou, Vhembe Region, Limpopo that plays in the National First Division. History The club was founded in 1983 by business people in the Vhembe Region. In 1998 the club was tak ...

and

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. Playing at the

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position he earned 66 caps with the Malawi national team. He announced his retirement in October 2020, deciding not to renew his contract with Black Leopards to allow more playing time for the youngsters.

International career

At the youth level he played in the 2001 COSAFA U-17 Cup, scoring against

in the final.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Malawi's goal tally first.''

Honours

International

;Malawi U17 * COSAFA U-17 Cup: 2001

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* * 1986 births Living people Malawian footballers Malawi international footballers Malawi youth international footballers 2010 Africa Cup of Nations players Expatriate soccer players in South Africa Association football midfielders Malawian expatriates in South Africa Nyasa Big Bullets FC players Black Leopards F.C. players Platinum Stars F.C. players South African Premier Division players {{Malawi-footy-bio-stub