Stephen Bulugu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Bulugu | ||
| Date of birth | September 12, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairobi City Stars | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2024 | Muhoroni Youth | 15 | (3) |
| 2024– | Nairobi City Stars | 27 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 July 2025 | |||
Stephen Bulugu[1] is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a left back or left sided centre back. He most recently featured for Muhoroni Youth in the Kenyan Premier League before signing with Nairobi City Stars ahead of the 2024–25 season.[2]
Career
[edit]Bulugu earned recognition during the 2023–24 FKF Premier League season as a standout performer in defense. In March 2024, he was named Man of the Match in a crucial 1–1 draw against Kenya Police FC, praised for his pivotal defensive contributions and composure under pressure.[3]
In September 2024, he transferred to Nairobi City Stars on a two year deal.[4] He made his debut for Simba wa Nairobi in Machakos by clocking a full game against reigning Kenyan champions Gor Mahia on 28 Oct 2024. He went on to register total of 27 games in his first season at City Stars.
References
[edit]- ^ Mozzart Sport, 12 Nov 2024 Steve Bulugu eyes Taifa Stars call-up with Nairobi City Stars as his platform for success
- ^ 25 Jul 2024 Steve Bulugu ditches Muhoroni Youth for Nairobi City Stars
- ^ Pulse Sport, 11 Mar 2025 Moses Adagala revels at Stephen Bulugu's performance against Kenya Police
- ^ Pepeta, 8 Oct 2024 Ex Muhoroni Youth left back cant wait for City Stars debut