Andrew Murunga

Andrew Murunga
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Murunga
Date of birth20 October 1995
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
KCB
(on loan from Tusker)
Number19
Youth career
–2010NYTA Nairobi
2010–2011Gor Mahia
2011Bandari
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2012Tusker–(–)
2012–2013Karuturi Sports11(6)
2013–Tusker5(0)
2014–→ KCB (loan)
National team‡
2010Kenya U-17
2011Kenya U-18
2011Kenya U-19
2012–Kenya U-20
2013–Kenya5(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 October 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 October 2013

Andrew Murunga (born 20 October 1995) is Kenyan footballer who plays for K.C.B on loan from Tusker in the Kenyan Premier League as a striker. He made his debut for the Kenya national football team on 5 June 2013 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Nigeria.

Club career

Early career

On 27 June 2010, Murunga joined Gor Mahia from the National Youth Talent Academy based in Nairobi.[1] After spending a year with the former champions, Murunga joined Bandari.[2] He spent 6 months with the Coastal club before joining Tusker on 21 December 2011.[3]

Tusker

After moving to Tusker, Murunga had a relatively unsuccessful year with the champions, playing regularly but not managing to a score a single goal throughout the entire 2012 season. He was released by the club on 5 December 2012.[4]

Karuturi Sports

On 22 February 2013, Naivasha club Karuturi Sports revealed their new signings for the 2013 season, with Murunga included in the list and given the squad number 28.[5] He managed to score 6 goals in 11 league appearances for the club, and was even named man of the match for his performance away to Ulinzi Stars at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on 28 April 2013, in which he provided an assist for Mohammed Mwachiponi in the 59th minute.[6]

Return to Tusker

Following his good performances in the league, Murunga rejoined his former club Tusker on 17 June 2013, for a transfer window record fee of Ksh. 100,000.[7]

Loan to K.C.B.

On 8 January 2014, Murunga signed a season-long loan deal with Kenya Commercial Bank ahead of the 2014 season.[8]

International career

Murunga made his debut for Kenya on 5 June 2013 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Nigeria, coming on as an 89th minute substitute for club team-mate David Ochieng. In his second international game against Malawi, Murunga scored his debut goal to level the score at 1–1 in the 53rd minute, helping his country to a 2–2 away at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.[9][10]

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 June 2013 Blantyre, Malawi  Malawi
1–1
2–2
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

  1. ↑ "Gor drops and signs five". Futaa.com. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Patrick Korir (29 June 2011). "Bandari offloads hit 12". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Dennis Kituyi (21 December 2011). "Tusker move a no brainer for former K'ogalo hitman". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  4. ↑ Rodgers Eshitemi (5 December 2012). "Reports: Nine players axed by Tusker". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  5. ↑ Wilson Mathu (22 February 2013). "KPL side finally unveils new signings". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  6. ↑ Jeff Kinyanjui (28 April 2013). "Karuturi bounce back with win over Ulinzi". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  7. ↑ Dan Ngulu (18 June 2013). "Murunga, Odhiambo the most expensive so far". Futaa.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  8. ↑ Vincent Opiyo (8 January 2014). "Tusker to loan out Andrew Murunga". Futaa.com. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "Malawi vs Kenya Report". Goal.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  10. ↑ Otieno Otieno (14 June 2013). "Kenya striker Murunga delighted at debut goal against Malawi". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 October 2013.

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