Sporting Kansas City Sign Forward Capita Capemba

The 24-year-old Angolan international joins the MLS club on a long-term contract.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:21pm

Sporting Kansas City have acquired 24-year-old Angolan forward Capita Capemba from Polish club Radomiak Radom. Capemba, who has earned three caps for the Angolan national team, is under contract with SKC through the 2028-2029 season with an option for 2029-30.

Why it matters

This signing is part of a roster reset for Sporting KC under new head coach Raphael Wicky, as the club looks to build a competitive squad for the coming seasons. Capemba's addition provides attacking depth and versatility to the SKC frontline.

The details

Capita Capemba spent the past two seasons with Radomiak Radom in the Polish Ekstraklasa, contributing 12 goals and 2 assists in 38 appearances. Prior to that, he has played in Belgium, France, Israel and Portugal. Sporting KC president of soccer operations David Lee praised Capemba's quickness, directness and ability to play across the frontline.

  • Capita Capemba signed with Sporting Kansas City on March 13, 2026.

The players

Capita Capemba

A 24-year-old Angolan forward who joins Sporting Kansas City from Polish club Radomiak Radom.

David Lee

The president of soccer operations and general manager for Sporting Kansas City.

Raphael Wicky

The head coach of Sporting Kansas City, who is overseeing a roster reset for the club.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Capita to Kansas City. Capita is a quick, direct and dynamic winger who will add an attacking threat to the squad, while his ability to play anywhere across the frontline will be valuable for our coaching staff.”

— David Lee, President of soccer operations & general manager, Sporting Kansas City

What’s next

Capita Capemba will join Sporting Kansas City for preseason training and is expected to be available for the club's season opener.

The takeaway

This signing is part of Sporting Kansas City's efforts to rebuild their roster under new leadership, bringing in young, versatile attacking talent like Capita Capemba to bolster their frontline options.