McDonald Mariga: Biography, Facts and Career
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McDonald Mariga Wanyama (Kenyan English: [makˈdanald maˈriɡa waˈnjama] ; born 4 April 1987) is a Kenyan politician and former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. In 2010, he became the first Kenyan footballer to play in and win the UEFA Champions League for Inter Milan.
== Club career ==
=== Early career === Mariga started his playing career at Ulinzi Stars before moving first to Tusker FC and then to Kenya Pipeline while still at school. Mariga was a member of the Kamukunji High School 'Golden Boys', which also included Kenyan striker Dennis Oliech (Auxerre, France), who won two consecutive National Championships in 2002 and 2003. The central midfielder went to Sweden in 2005 to play for third Division side Enköpings SK. After only one season at ESK, he signed for Helsingborgs IF before the 2006 season. His success at Helsingborgs was immediate. Following initial interest from Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, Mariga looked set to sign for the Premier League team, but work permit issues held up the deal which was supposed to have cost around €2.7 million.
=== Parma === He moved to the Serie A club Parma initially on loan in August 2007. The Italian club had an...
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- Full name: McDonald Mariga
- Born: 1987-04-04
- Nationality: Kenya
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q313893
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McDonald Mariga Wanyama (Kenyan English: [makˈdanald maˈriɡa waˈnjama] ; born 4 April 1987) is a Kenyan politician and former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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McDonald Mariga was born on 1987-04-04.
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