James Moga

James Joseph Saeed Moga (born 14 June 1983) is a South Sudanese former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is South Sudan's all-time top goalscorer, with six goals in 18 appearances.

"James Joseph (footballer)" redirects here. For the rugby union player, see Jamie Joseph.

James Moga
Moga with Mohammedan in 2016
Personal information
Full name James Joseph Saeed Moga
Date of birth (1983-06-14) 14 June 1983
Place of birth Nimule, Sudan
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998-1999 Beit El Mal
2000 Al-Hilal 10 (2)
2000–2002 Baniyas 46 (20)
2002 Al-Hilal 5 (0)
2002–2004 Baniyas 42 (17)
2004–2006 Al Rams 57 (33)
2006–2007 Al-Merrikh 30 (14)
2009–2010 Muscat 27 (24)
2010–2011 Muktijoddha Sangsad 22 (19)
2011 Sporting Clube de Goa 19 (16)
2012–2013 Pune F.C. 24 (16)
2013–2014 East Bengal 14 (7)
2015 Kator FC 3 (2)
2016 Mohammedan 8 (8)
2016–2017 Rangdajied United 12 (14)
2019 Brothers Union 11 (6)
Total 240 (133)
International career‡
2000–2005 Sudan 18 (5)
2012–2017 South Sudan 18 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:26, 18 July 2019 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 July 2017

Early life

James Joseph Saeed Moga was born on 14 June 1986 in the town of Nimule, South Sudan (then Sudan) immediately north of the South Sudan-Uganda border.

Club career

Sporting Goa

He signed for Sporting Clube de Goa in the 2011–12 season of the I-League, he is one of the top scorers for sporting clube de goa. Many other Indian clubs, including Pune FC, sought to sign him next season because of his scoring ability in almost every match.[1]

Pune

On 23 June 2012 it was officially confirmed that Moga had signed for Pune F.C. of the I-League on a one-year deal.[2] On 15 December 2012, he struck twice to drub defending champions Dempo S.C. 5–1 at Nehru Stadium. On 22 December, he again struck a brace to beat Prayag United 2–1.

East Bengal

In June 2013, signed for Kolkata Giant East Bengal for one year.[3][4] On 24 September 2013, Moga scored an important goal for East Bengal in 2013 AFC Cup Quarter final against Semen Padang FC in Indonesia, through which East Bengal qualified for semi final for the first time in their history.[5]

Kator FC

In 2015, Moga signed for Kator FC which currently plays in the South Sudan Football Championship.

Mohammedan SC

In January 2016, Moga signed for Mohammedan which currently plays in the I-League 2nd Division.[6]

Brothers Union

In May 2019 Moga joined Brothers Union of Bangladesh Premier League as a mid term transfer window signing.[7]

International career

He scored South Sudan's first goal against Tusker from Kenya in the match celebrating South Sudan's independence from Sudan, whose national team he had represented in the past, appearing in 2002 and 2006 World Cup qualifying matches.[8] He scored his first international goal in the 2–2 draw with Uganda, South Sudan's first ever official international match.[9]

Career statistics

International goals for Sudan
Scores and results list Sudan's goal tally first.[10]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.18 June 2000Stade de Omdurman, Omdurman, Sudan Liberia1–02–02002 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.2 July 2000Khartoum Stadium, Khartoum, Sudan Eritrea2–16–12002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
3.25 February 2001Al-Merrikh Stadium, Omdurman, Sudan Ghana1–01–02002 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.10 March 2001National Stadium, Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone1–02–0
5.3 June 2001Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt Egypt1–32–32002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

International goals for South Sudan
Scores and results list South Sudan's goal tally first.[11]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.10 July 2012Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan Uganda2–22–2Friendly
2.27 November 2015Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Malawi1–02–02015 CECAFA Cup
3.28 March 2017Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan Djibouti2–06–02019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4.3–0
5.22 April 2017El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium, Djibouti City, Djibouti Somalia1–02–12018 African Nations Championship qualification
6.30 April 2017Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan2–02–0

Honours

Club
Al-Merrikh
Sporting Clube dé Goa
Pune
Mohammedan Sporting

References
  1. "Indian Football Transfer News 2012–13". Live Indian Football. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. "Pune FC bring on striker James Moga for season ahead". Pune Football Club. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  3. "James Moga follows Ryuji Sueoka to East Bengal". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  4. "East Bengal vs Rangdajied United 3 – 1". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  5. "Report: Semen Padang 1-1 East Bengal - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 26 September 2013.
  6. Sporting Media, Mohammedan (16 February 2016). "James Moga & Yusif Yakubu Joins Mohammedan". i-league.org. Kolkata, West Bengal: I-League. Archived from the original on 22 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  7. "Mid-term transfers see flurry of changes". thedailystar.net. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  8. "South Sudan marks statehood with football match". The Guardian. London. 10 July 2011. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
  9. Oryada, Andrew Jackson (11 July 2012). "South Sudan draw with Uganda in first ever match". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  10. "Sudan – List of International Matches". rsssf. Archived from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  11. "Moga, James Joseph Saeed". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  12. "i-league-india-division-2". Goal.com. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  13. "Pune FC to play AFC Champions League play-off". Goal.com. 26 November 2013. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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