Finnish Side IFK Mariehamn Set to Sign Zambia’s Samson Ngulube

Ngulube earns a move to Finland’s top flight following standout performances for Kafue Celtic.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge Published January 29, 2026

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Samson Ngulube. (Photo via Kafue Celtic FC media)

Zambian defender Samson Ngulube is set to complete a move to Finnish top-flight side IFK Mariehamn from Kafue Celtic.

Ngulube impressed during a trial stint at the club in November last year, and BolaNews has learnt that it prompted IFK Mariehamn to secure his services ahead of the new season, which kicks off on February 4, 2026.

IFK Mariehamn will open their 2026 campaign against TPS on Wednesday next week. They are looking to better their performance from last year, where they finished 9th in the league standings with 21 points.

Meanwhile, 19-year-old Zambia U-20 left back is expected to leave the country today ahead of his official unveiling in Finland.

Ngulube has been a key figure for Kafue Celtic in the Zambian National Division One League, where the club is currently pushing for promotion to the top flight.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge January 29, 2026

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Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.