Mutwalibu Mugolofa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mutwalibi Mugolofa | ||
| Date of birth | November 2, 2000 | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | KCCA FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vipers Junior Team | |||
| Kyetume FC | |||
| Mbarara City FC | |||
| Jinja North United FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | KCCA FC | 13 | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Uganda | ||
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 August 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 August 2025 | |||
Mutwalibi Mugolofa (born 2 November 2000) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League.[1][2]
Early life
Mugolofa began his football career in the FUFA Juniors League. He progressed through the youth systems of several Ugandan clubs, including the Vipers Junior Team, Kyetume FC, Mbarara City FC, and Jinja North United FC.[2]
Club career
KCCA FC
In January 2024, Mugolofa joined Kampala Capital City Authority FC on a short-term deal from Jinja North United FC.[3] He was a fourth-choice goalkeeper for the club, he impressed with clean sheets in his early appearances and was rewarded with a new two-year contract extension in June 2024, keeping him at the club until 2027.[4][5]
In the 2024–25 Uganda Premier League season, Mugolofa became KCCA’s first-choice goalkeeper. He recorded six clean sheets in his first seven matches, conceding only once. Overall, in his first 13 games, he managed 10 clean sheets and conceded three goals.[6]
Notable matches included a league encounter with Vipers SC in February 2025, where he made some key important saves though the match ended in their defeat,[7] and a match against URA FC in April 2025.[8]
International career
In 2024, he earned his first call-up to the Uganda national football team.[9][10][11]
In November 2024, Mugolofa was summoned to the Uganda national football team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo, marking his maiden senior call-up.[10][2]
Style of play
Mugolofa is noted for his agility, quick reflexes, and ability to command the penalty area. His early record at KCCA FC, 10 clean sheets in 13 matches has earned him a reputation as a reliable shot-stopper. Coaches and pundits have also praised his composure under pressure and ball distribution skills.[3]
Career statistics
- Club
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Clean sheets | Goals conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | KCCA FC | Uganda Premier League | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024–25 | KCCA FC | Uganda Premier League | 9 | 8 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 10 | 3 |
Honours
- KCCA FC
- CECAFA Kagame Cup: Runner-up, 2024[12]
See also
References
- ^ Magero, Moses (2000-11-01). "Mutwalibi MUGOLOFA - KCCA FC". Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ^ a b c "New signing Mutwalibi Mugolofa is a Cityzen". KCCA FC. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ a b "KCCA acquire goalkeeper Mutwalibu Mugolofa". MTN Sports. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "KCCA tie down promising goalkeeper". Monitor. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ^ "Keeper Mugolofa commits to KCCA FC for three years". FourFourTwo Uganda. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Mugolofa, three others summoned for national duty AFCON 2025". KCCA FC. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "KCCA FC 0–2 Vipers SC – Match report". Vipers SC. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "URA silences KCCA at Hamz Stadium in battle of authorities". Kawowo Sports. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Mutwalibi Mugolofa - Uganda Goalkeeper - ESPN (UK)". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ^ a b Admin, NBS Sport (2024-11-08). "Mugolofa Buzzing For Uganda Cranes Duty". NBS Sport. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-11-06). "Youngster Dembe, goalkeeper Mugolofa named in Uganda Cranes squad to face South Africa, Congo". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ^ "KCCA fall short in Kagame Cup final". Daily Monitor. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.