Bob Mugalia Saddam[1] (Born 14 Feb 1988) is a DR Congo-born Kenyan footballer[2] who turned out for Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka[3] between the year 2008 and 2015 as a forward save for 2014 where he was at Tusker FC on loan.[4] He later turned out for Kenyan sides Muhoroni Youth, Wazito and Shabana.[5] He was once linked with a move to Gor Mahia.[6][7]
He came to Kenya as a refugee after fleeing war-torn Bukavu in DR Congo and after more than three-year stay in Kenya acquired local citizenship making him eligible to turn out for the National team.[8][9] Prior to settling in Kenya he had featured in both the Burundian and Rwandese top flight leagues.
References
- ^ Bob Mugalia NFT profile
- ^ Nation, 26 Sep 2010 Congo’s gift to Kenyan football
- ^ Nation, 15 Jul 2011 Mugalia has Sofapaka bullish
- ^ Nation, 3 Jun 2024 On-loan Mugalia keen on transfer to TP Mazembe
- ^ Nation, 24 Mar 2019 Mugalia inspires Shabana past Kangemi All Stars
- ^ Standard, 6 Jun 2011 Sofapaka's Mugalia eyes Gor
- ^ Nation, 20 Dec 2011 Mugalia could play in Gor jersey
- ^ Michezo Afrika, 22 Sep 2010 Sofapaka's Bob Mugalia receives call up to Harambee stars
- ^ Capital News, 11 Nov 2010 Mugalia called up for CECAFA