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Biography
Deo Kanda A Mukok (born 11 August 1989) is a Congolese footballer who plays for TP Mazembe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a forward.
Career
Born in Matadi, Déo Kanda began playing youth football for Jack Trésor FC. He signed his first professional contract with Kinshasa side DC Motema Pembe. He moved to local rivals TP Mazembe in 2009, where he would play in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup, coming on as a substitute in the final where they lost 3-0 to Internazionale. He scored the decisive goal as TP Mazembe won the 2010 CAF Champions League title. In April 2013, he had a trial with Egyptian giant Al Ahly, but was eventually not signed. He joined Moroccan side Raja Casablanca, signing a three-year deal in July 2013.
Déo Kanda has appeared for the senior DR Congo national football team in two 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.