# James Moga

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

## Early life

James Joseph Saeed Moga was born on 14 June 1983 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. Later in August 2012, he left the club and was replaced by Cameroonian Bong Bertrand.

### 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. 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. He also scored one of league's fastest goal for the club, when he scored against United Sikkim in Gangtok in 14 seconds.

### East Bengal

In June 2013, signed for Kolkata Giant East Bengal for one year. 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.

### 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.

### Rangdajied United

In 2016, he moved to another I-League club Rangdajied United. He appeared with the club in Shillong Premier League.

### Brothers Union

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

## 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. He scored his first international goal in the 2–2 draw with Uganda, South Sudan's first ever official international match.

## Career statistics
### International goals for Sudan

    Scores and results list Sudan's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 18 June 2000 | Stade de Omdurman, Omdurman, Sudan | Liberia | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 2 July 2000 | Khartoum Stadium, Khartoum, Sudan | Eritrea | 2–1 | 6–1 | 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3. | 25 February 2001 | Al-Merrikh Stadium, Omdurman, Sudan | Ghana | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4. | 10 March 2001 | National Stadium, Freetown, Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5. | 3 June 2001 | Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt | Egypt | 1–3 | 2–3 | 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |

### International goals for South Sudan

    Scores and results list South Sudan's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 10 July 2012 | Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan | Uganda | 2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | 27 November 2015 | Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | Malawi | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2015 CECAFA Cup |
| 3. | 28 March 2017 | Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan | Djibouti | 2–0 | 6–0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4. | 28 March 2017 | Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan | Djibouti | 3–0 | 6–0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 5. | 22 April 2017 | El Hadj Hassan Gouled Aptidon Stadium, Djibouti City, Djibouti | Somalia | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2018 African Nations Championship qualification |
| 6. | 30 April 2017 | Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan | Somalia | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2018 African Nations Championship qualification |

## Honours

Al-Merrikh
* Sudan Cup: 2006
Sporting Clube dé Goa
* I-League 2nd Division runner-up: 2010–11
Pune
* I-League runner-up: 2012–13
Mohammedan Sporting
* Sikkim Gold Cup: 2016