Howard Mwikuta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Howard Mwikuta

Zambian footballer

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1941

Place of Birth: Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Date of Death: 26-Feb-1988

Profession: association football player, American football player

Nationality: Zambia

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Howard Mwikuta (20 June 1941 – 26 February 1988) was a Zambian footballer and coach who featured in the first Zambian national team at independence in October 1964.
He was named Zambian captain in 1966 and at the end of the season was voted Zambian Sportsman of the Year.
Mwikuta was one of the first Zambians to play professional football abroad when he signed for American club Atlanta Chiefs in 1967, together with Emment Kapengwe and Freddie Mwila.
He became the first player born and raised in Africa to play in the NFL when he featured for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970 pre-season as a placekicker.