PFC ready to unleash Moga

In a career spanning over 12 years,Moga began at Al-Hilal (Omdurman) — Sudan’s most successful team in 2000. Since then Moga has plied his trade with Baniyas SC in UAE and his first club Al-Hilal for four seasons signing up twice for the former. Thereafter,he stayed with Al-Ramms Mirbih (2004-06),Sudan’s oldest club Al-Merrickh (2006-07) before moving to Muscat SC in Oman for a year.

His next stop was Muktijoddha Sangsad KS in Bangladesh (2010-11),where he powered the side to a runner-up spot in the Bangladesh League,before deciding to set foot in India.

Moga began his season on the subcontinent scoring a brace on his I-League debut in the 2-2 draw versus Prayag United SC before grabbing a brace in his last I-League game of the season against the now-demoted Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Against PFC,Moga was equally active. In a Round-2 encounter,Moga earned a penalty and provided an assist for his former club during the 2-2 draw at the Balewadi Sports Complex. Subsequently,in the return-leg (Round-18) he scored the third goal in Sporting’s 4-2 win over PFC.

The strikers’ stint in India got media attention after he led South Sudan’s first national squad against Kenyan Premier League side Tusker in a football friendly (10 July,2011) in the capital city of Juba organised to mark South Sudan’s independent statehood.

His penchant for scoring regularly is an asset to every team he has played for in the past.

Tanna added “We are happy to have him in our midst and are hopeful that James would continue his form with PFC.” Apart from an impressive club career,Moga has made 14 appearances (only World Cup qualifiers) for Sudan,where he scored three goals since making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2000.

Moga,at PFC,joins India Under-22 skipper Jeje Lalpekhlua,Singam Subash Singh and Jeh Williamson and forms a four-man strike-force for coach Derrick Pereira.

The South Sudan striker is currently with the national team camp in the capital city of Juba preparing for a friendly against Uganda on July 10. Having signed the deal,Moga said,“I signed for PFC as it is a big team and Pune is a good place to stay in India,especially for my family.”