Kanayo Megwa
Personal information
Full name Kanayochukwu Megwa
Date of birth (2004-03-05) 5 March 2004
Place of birth London
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Airdrieonians
(on loan from Hibernian)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023- Hibernian 1 (0)
2023 → Kelty Hearts (loan) 9 (0)
2023– → Airdrieonians (loan) 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 August 2023 17:15 (UTC)

Kanayochukwu Megwa is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Airdrieonians, on loan from Hibernian, as a defender.[1]

Career

Born in London, Megwa played in London and Nigeria as a teenager. He spent time on trial with English Championship clubs including Watford and West Brom before signing with Scottish club Hibernian in the summer of 2021.[2][3] He signed a new contract with Hibernian in March 2023.[4]

Megwa joined Kelty Hearts of the Scottish League One on loan for the end of the 2022-23 season.[5] He made his league debut on 4 March 2023 for Kelty Hearts against FC Edinburgh.[6][7]

On his return to Hibernian, Megwa trained with the first-team squad on their pre-season tour of Spain.[8] He made his Scottish Premiership debut on 12 August 2023, as a second half substitute against Motherwell.[9] In September 2023, he moved on loan to Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians.[10] The following month he made his league debut for Airdrie against Ayr United.[11]

Style of play

A defender with the potential to be versatile, Megwa played for Hibernian in the UEFA Youth League at right-back, right-wingback, right-sided centre-back in a back four and left-sided and right-sided centre-back in a back three formation.[12]

Personal life

Megwa was born in London to Nigerian parents.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 August 2023[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kelty Hearts (loan) 2022–23 League One9000 0090
Hibernian 2023–24 Scottish Premiership 10001020
Career total 1000010110

    References

    1. ↑ "Kanayo Megwa". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    2. ↑ "Kanayo Megwa". Hibernianfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    3. ↑ Pilcher, Ross (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa targets new Hibs deal and first team spot after impressive start to life as a pro". FootballScotland. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    4. ↑ Galindo, Alan (March 1, 2023). "Kanayo Megwa signs new Hibs deal as starlet makes loan transfer to Kelty Hearts". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    5. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (28 March 2023). "Kanayo Megwa eager to keep improving as Hibs kid raves about loan experience". Edinburgh News.
    6. ↑ "Kelty Hearts: John Potter 'delighted' with Kanayo Megwa". Dunfermelinepress.com. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    7. ↑ "KELTY HEARTS VS. EDINBURGH FC 1-2". Soccerway. 4 March 2023.
    8. ↑ "Johnson praise for Megwa and other Hibs youths". BBC Sport. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    9. ↑ "MOTHERWELL VS. HIBERNIAN 2-1". Soccerway. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
    10. ↑ "Megwa joins the Hibs loan contingent at Airdrie". BBC Sport. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
    11. ↑ McGilvray, Andy. "Hibs loanee's debut was a bright spot on a dull day for Airdrie, admits boss". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    12. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (13 July 2023). "Why the rapid rise of Kanayo Megwa can help solve positional riddle for Hibs". Edinburugh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    13. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa shares Hibs first-team dream as defender speaks on moving to Scotland, Paul McGinn inspiration, and his football upbringing". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    14. ↑ William Fish at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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