Bernard Kamungo

Bernard Kamungo (born 1 January 2002) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL League One club North Texas SC.

Bernard Kamungo
Personal information
Full name Bernard Kamungo
Date of birth (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002
Place of birth Kasulu, Tanzania
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 North Texas SC
Number 7
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– North Texas SC 22 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 October 2021

Club career

Born in Kasulu, Kamungo and his family had lived in a refugee camp before being able to relocate to the United States and settle in Abilene, Texas.[1] After moving to the United States, Kamungo was a member of the Abilene High School soccer team.[1] Following his graduation from high school, Kamungo, alongside his brother Imani, began searching online for potential tryouts for Bernard. After finding a tryout with a $500 participation fee, Imani found a tryout with only a $90 fee with North Texas SC, the reserve side of Major League Soccer club FC Dallas.[1] During the January 2021 trial, Kamungo impressed North Texas SC head coach Eric Quill and was signed to a professional contract on 25 March 2021.[2]

On 24 April 2021, Kamungo made his debut against Fort Lauderdale CF, coming on as a 71st minute substitute for Hope Avayevu. Eight minutes after coming onto the pitch, Kamungo scored his first professional goal as the match would end in a 4–2 victory.[3]

Career statistics
As of match played 31 October 2021[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
North Texas SC 2021 USL League One225——225
Career total 2250000225

References
  1. Arnold, John (20 April 2021). "Tanzania to Texas to tryout: Bernard Kamungo came to North Texas SC, and they're glad he did". The Striker Texas. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. Carrick, Buzz (25 March 2021). "North Texas SC signs open trialist Bernard Kamungo". 3rd Degree. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. "North Texas SC 4–2 Fort Lauderdale CF". Soccerway.
  4. Bernard Kamungo at Soccerway
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