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.
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.
He signed for Sporting Clube de Goa in the 2011âÂÂ12 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.
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. 5âÂÂ1 at Nehru Stadium. On 22 December, he again struck a brace to beat Prayag United 2âÂÂ1. He also scored one of league's fastest goal for the club, when he scored against United Sikkim in Gangtok in 14 seconds.
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.
In 2015, Moga signed for Kator FC which currently plays in the South Sudan Football Championship.
In January 2016, Moga signed for Mohammedan which currently plays in the I-League 2nd Division.
In 2016, he moved to another I-League club Rangdajied United. He appeared with the club in Shillong Premier League.
In May 2019 Moga joined Brothers Union of Bangladesh Premier League as a mid term transfer window signing.
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 2âÂÂ2 draw with Uganda, South Sudan's first ever official international match.
Al-Merrikh
Sporting Clube dé Goa
Pune
Mohammedan Sporting