Maurice Sunguti
Footballer
Kenya
Forward
Maurice Sunguti: profile
Maurice Sunguti (born 6 October 1977 in Kenya) is a former Kenyan footballer who played as a forward.
Sunguti's senior club career began in 1999 at Express F.C.. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 1999. His most appearances came at Friska Viljor FC (2003–2005), where he made 57 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 57 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Sunguti represented Kenya (1997–2004). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 16 August 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Kenya has produced 60 footballers in our database, including George Odhiambo, Bruce Kamau and Aboud Omar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 19 (match)
- Countries played in
- 5: Uganda, Kenya, Sweden, Vietnam and Tanzania
- Club goals per game
- 0.47 (27 in 57)
- Height
- 169 cm — taller than 2% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Young Africans S.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yasin Ayari, Bruce Grobbelaar and Abdoulaye Méïté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 |  Express F.C. |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | SC Villa |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 2003 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2003–2005 |  Friska Viljor FC |
Swedish Football Division 2 | 57 | 27 |
| 2006–2007 |  Nam Dinh F.C. |
V.League 1 | – | – |
| 2007–2009 |  Young Africans S.C. |
CAF Confederation Cup | – | – |
| — | A.F.C. Leopards |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 57 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2004 | Kenya |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug 1997 | Burkina Faso 2–4 Kenya | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 16 Aug 1997 | Burkina Faso 2–4 Kenya | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Maurice Sunguti?
Maurice Sunguti was born on 6 October 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Maurice Sunguti born?
Maurice Sunguti was born in Kenya.
Which national team does Maurice Sunguti play for?
Maurice Sunguti played international football for Kenya.
Which clubs has Maurice Sunguti played for?
Maurice Sunguti's recorded clubs are Express F.C., SC Villa, Tusker F.C., Friska Viljor FC, Nam Dinh F.C., Young Africans S.C. and A.F.C. Leopards.
How tall is Maurice Sunguti?
Maurice Sunguti is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Maurice Sunguti play?
Maurice Sunguti played as a forward.
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