Mushaga Bakenga
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Mushagalusa Bakenga Joar Namugunga (born 8 August 1992), commonly known as Mushaga Bakenga, is a Norwegian
professional footballer of Congolese
descent, who currently plays for Rosenborg BK in the Norwegian Premier League
as a striker.
Bakenga began his career with Nationalkameratene and joined in February 2007 to Rosenborg BK, he was on trial with Chelsea's academy
in the spring. From 2009 he trained with Rosenborg's senior team twice a week. He also played on the Norwegian u-19 national team, despite not being 17 years old yet. His first match in the senior squad came in August 2009 against Bodø/Glimt, but he did not play. His actual début in the Norwegian Premier League came on 23 September 2009 against Tromsø. He nearly scored in the goalless draw—a goal would have secured the league title for Rosenborg.
In 2010, Bakenga was plagued by injuries and played few matches for Rosenborg. After playing well, scoring six times, in the preseason of 2011, Bakenga secured a position in the starting line up. He scored Rosenborgs goal in the loss against Brann, and a wonderful strike against Stabæk. "Mush" have scored 7 times in Tippeligaen in 2011, as of 16. October
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
professional footballer of Congolese
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
descent, who currently plays for Rosenborg BK in the Norwegian Premier League
Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
as a striker.
Career
At a very young age Bakenga was spotted, his rise to the first team is testament to his undoubted ability to score goals. From the age of 13 he has averaged over 50 goals a season, with these performances linking him to Bayern Munich and Manchester City.Bakenga began his career with Nationalkameratene and joined in February 2007 to Rosenborg BK, he was on trial with Chelsea's academy
Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Youth Team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves are the reserve team of Chelsea Football Club. They are members of the Premier Reserve League Southern Division and the reigning champions of the Southern Division winning the Championship in 2010 - 11...
in the spring. From 2009 he trained with Rosenborg's senior team twice a week. He also played on the Norwegian u-19 national team, despite not being 17 years old yet. His first match in the senior squad came in August 2009 against Bodø/Glimt, but he did not play. His actual début in the Norwegian Premier League came on 23 September 2009 against Tromsø. He nearly scored in the goalless draw—a goal would have secured the league title for Rosenborg.
In 2010, Bakenga was plagued by injuries and played few matches for Rosenborg. After playing well, scoring six times, in the preseason of 2011, Bakenga secured a position in the starting line up. He scored Rosenborgs goal in the loss against Brann, and a wonderful strike against Stabæk. "Mush" have scored 7 times in Tippeligaen in 2011, as of 16. October
International career
Bakenga has represented Norway 28 times at various Youth Levels Scoring 13 goals.Career statistics
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2009 2009 in Norwegian football The 2009-season is the 104. season of competitive football in Norway.*2009 Tippeligaen *2009 Adeccoligaen *2009 Norwegian Football Cup*2009 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Rosenborg | Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
26 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 16 | |
| Career Total | 34 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 16 | ||
Club
Rosenborg BK- Norwegian Premier League ChampionshipNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
: 2009, 2010 - Norwegian U-19 Championship 2009