Shaquille Gwengwe (born 29 March 2001) is a Malawian professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Newport County and the Malawi national team.
Early and personal life Gwengwe was born in Lilongwe. After moving to England, he attended Portsmouth College.
Career Having started his career with Wessex League club Andover Town, he joined Southern League Premier Division South club Blackfield & Langley for the 2019–20 season. Following the club's decision to resign to the Wessex League, he remained at step 3, joining Isthmian League Premier Division club Worthing in September 2020. He joined AFC Totton in September 2021.
In June 2022, following a strong season with AFC Totton, Gwengwe returned to the Southern League Premier Division South, joining Dorchester Town.
In June 2025, Gwengwe joined Southern League Premier Division South club and Dorchester Town rival Poole Town. During his first season with the club, he scored a total of 46 goals in 46 matches, winning The Non-League Paper's National Game Awards Golden Boot. He left the Dolphins on a free after his contract expired, leaving as a legend of the club.
Newport County On 18 June 2026, Gwengwe signed for League Two club Newport County. Having made his competitive debut in an EFL Trophy penalty-shootout defeat to AFC Wimbledon, he made his English Football League debut on the opening day of the 2026–27 league season, scoring his side's second goal in a 3–0 victory over newly promoted Rochdale. Having started the season playing as a left-winger as opposed to in his more natural centre-forward position, his fast start to his professional career continued with a total of four goals in his first four league appearances, earning a nomination for EFL League Two Player of the Month for August, missing out to Harry Boyes.
International career In February 2023 Gwengwe expessed interest in representing the Malawi national football team. He stated, "It would be a pleasure to represent my mother's country and make her proud. To the football authorities in Malawi, I am ready, come and get me".
On 16 September 2026, he received a first senior international call-up. However, he subsequently withdrew from the squad, requesting consideration for the next squad.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAndover Town2018–19 Wessex League Division One292200—623524Blackfield & Langley2019–20 Southern League Premier Division South22032—93345Worthing2020–21 Isthmian League Premier Division4010—10602021–22 Isthmian League Premier Division4010—0050Total80200010110AFC Totton2021–22Southern League Division One South20700—982915Dorchester Town2022–23Southern League Premier Division South311330—2036132023–24Southern League Premier Division South401710—2043172024–25Southern League Premier Division South35910—414010Total1063950008111940Poole Town2025–26Southern League Premier Division South414243—114646Newport County2026–27 League Two85001010105Career total234115145103515284135
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