Haji Mnoga


Haji Mnoga is an English professional footballer who plays for Portsmouth as either a centre-back or a right-back.

Personal life

Haji Mnoga was born in Portsmouth to a Tanzanian father and English mother. Mnoga attended Cottage Grove Primary School, and Trafalgar School, Portsmouth. His father also played football and represented Zanzibar under 17.

Club career

Portsmouth

Mnoga progressed through Portsmouth's youth categories. He has been at the club since 2008. He was offered a two-year scholarship contract on 28 June 2018.
Mnoga made his professional debut on 9 October 2018, starting in a 1–0 EFL Trophy away win against Crawley Town. At the age of 16 years, five months and 24 days, he became the second-youngest player to debut for the club in their post-war history, only behind fellow Academy teammate Joe Hancott.
On 21 March 2020 Mnoga was tested positive for COVID-19.

International career

Mnoga is eligible to represent both England and Tanzania at international level. Mnoga made his England U17 debut on 10 February 2019, coming on at half-time against Hungary U17 in a 4-1 penalty friendly win.

Career statistics

Honours

Portsmouth