Kieran Ngwenya


Kieran Ngwenya is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for side Dunfermline Athletic. Born in Scotland, he plays for the Malawi national team.

Playing career

Aberdeen

Born in Glasgow, Ngwenya moved to Edinburgh shortly after his fourth birthday and went on to attend Stewart's Melville College. During his youth he played for Tynecastle F.C. before joining Aberdeen. He made his professional debut in a league win over Ross County in December 2020.

Loan moves

In March 2021, Ngwenya moved on loan to Cove Rangers in Scottish League One. He was then loaned to Kelty Hearts in September 2021.
In July 2022, Ngwenya joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on a six-month-long loan deal.
In August 2023 Ngwenya once again returned to the Scottish Championship on loan, joining Partick Thistle on a season long loan.

Dunfermline Athletic

On 27 June 2024, Ngwenya signed with Dunfermline Athletic on a two-year deal.

International career

Born in Scotland, Ngwenya is also eligible for Malawi and Trinidad and Tobago through his parents. In June 2021, he made his debut for Malawi in a 2–0 friendly defeat to Tanzania, starting the match.