Chipolopolo midfielder Miguel Chaiwa has joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian Football Club from BSC Young Boys. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the club announced.
Chaiwa left Young Boys after joining them in 2022, making 31 appearances in all competitions. Fifteen of those came during the 2024/25 campaign, including Champions League matches against Galatasaray, Celtic, and Red Star Belgrade. He also lifted the Swiss Cup and the Swiss Super League with Young Boys in the 2022/23 season.
Chaiwa, who has 11 senior caps for the Zambia National Team, shared his reaction to the move to Scotland.
“I’m really, really happy to be here. Looking at how they welcome me, it’s been more like a family welcome. So I’m really, really happy and excited to be here,” he told the club’s media.
“I believe in every life, in football, there is always a new chapter. So I decided to carry on in a new chapter, and in a new environment for me.”
On his expectations at the club, Chaiwa said: “From what I’ve experienced so far, [I expect it to be] intense, with more duels. It’s going to be exciting for me. For me, I might describe myself as more of a box-to-box player,” he added.
“I’m creative, able to eliminate players and full of energy – and not scared to go into duels. That’s me.”
Chaiwa continued: “I’m really, really excited to play and to be with the squad. I can’t wait for it. And if the coach gives me a chance, I have to prove it.”
Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray also said: “We’re pleased to bring Miguel to the Club, he adds strength to our midfield options.
“He’s a young, athletic player that has a lot of potential. He’s keen to learn and develop, and we look forward to working with him and helping him to progress.”
Chaiwa will become the second Zambian to play in the Scottish top flight after Fashion Sakala, who starred for Rangers FC before moving to Al Fayha in Saudi Arabia.
READ MORE: Banda, Chawinga Nominated for 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or
