Zambian forward Kashanga Kasukumya has been in prolific goalscoring form this season for English eighth-tier side Loughborough Students FC. He has returned 13 goals and at least four assists in 17 matches across all competitions in 2026-27 since joining the club in June.
In August 2023, Kasukumya, a striker of Zambian descent born in 2007, signed for the U18 team of Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth from their academy. He, however, only spent two seasons with the U18s before exiting the club in 2025.
The youngster joined Borgis Regis Town in the eighth tier of England in October 2025 before moving to Littlehampton Town in March this year. He tallied a combined six goals and three assists in 26 matches across all competitions for the two clubs.
Kashanga, 19, joined Loughborough Students FC in the Midlands Division of the Northern Premier League, which is part of England’s eighth tier. The towering striker has been on song since, finding the back of the net at an unprecedented rate.
His record of 13 goals and at least four assists in 17 matches is a significant improvement from last season.
During a 2-1 victory at St Ives Town, Kasukumya scored in the 38th minute to reach double digits for league goals. He has also netted three goals in the Isuzu FA Trophy, helping the club reach the first round for the first time in their history.
Kashanga has warmly embraced his Zambian roots, often attaching an emoji of a Zambian flag on his Instagram bio. Fans have also occasionally turned up with Zambian flags in the stands to support the striker.
