Kings Kangwa handed one-match ban following derby red card

Panathinaikos midfielder Kings Kangwa has been handed a one-match suspension following his direct red card in the recent derby against AEK. The 28-year-old Zambian international was sent off by German referee Jablonski in the 71st minute of the match after an off-the-ball incident involving Koita. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Panathinaikos successfully maintained their 2-0 lead until the final whistle.

Initially, there was concern that Kangwa could face a harsher penalty of up to three matches, similar to a recent precedent involving Cyril Dessers, who was suspended for three games after an altercation with Giannis Michailidis in a match against PAOK. However, the disciplinary authorities ultimately opted for the minimum sanction of one game.

Kangwa will miss the upcoming league encounter against Iraklis at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium, scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 17:30. Following the completion of this ban, the midfielder will be available for selection by head coach Jacob Neestrup, who views the player as a crucial component of the team's tactical setup.