Augustine Chidi Kwem

Augustine Chidi Kwem (born 2 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Iraq Stars League club Al-Naft.^[1]

Augustine Chidi Kwem

Personal information
Full name	Augustine Chidi Kwem
Date of birth	(1997-08-02) 2 August 1997 (age 28)
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Al-Naft
Youth career
2016	Beitar Jerusalem
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Polokwane City Rovers
2018	Mthatha Bucks
2019	Sibanye
2019–2021	Chippa United	51	(9)
2021–2022	TS Galaxy	17	(3)
2022–2024	AmaZulu	40	(9)
2024–2025	Hanoi	5	(1)
2025–	Al-Naft	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 January 2025

Career

Chidi Kwem was born in Nigeria and played youth football for Beitar Jerusalem before moving to South Africa in October 2018.^[2][3] He trained with University of Johannesburg, and had spells with Polokwane City Rovers, Mthatha Bucks and Sibanye before joining Chippa United on a one-year contract in July 2019.^[2][4] He signed a three-year contract extension in October 2020.^[2]

In May 2021, Chidi Kwem signed for TS Galaxy for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option for a further two years.^[5]

On 19 August 2024, Chidi Kwem joined V.League 1 side Hanoi FC, signing a one-year contract.^[6]