Richard Mbulu (born 25 January 1994) is a Malawian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Iraqi side Al-Najaf SC. He was included in Malawi's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Early life Mbulu was born in Mangochi, Malawi. Club career Having started his career at Malawi Armed Forces College following his enlistment in the armed forces, he joined Mozambican side Costa do Sol in December 2016. He later moved to Portuguese side A.D. Sanjoanense before returning to Costa do Sol in the summer of 2018. In the summer of 2019, Mbulu signed for South African side Baroka on a three-year deal. International career He was called up to the Malawi national football team for the first time in January 2017, and made his debut for them on 10 June 2017 in a 1–0 win against Comoros. He scored his first goal for Malawi on 4 September 2017 in a 1–0 win against Togo. He scored the only goal of a 1–0 win against Uganda which allowed Malawi to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Personal life When Mbulu left school, he became a soldier but later decided to pursue a career in football. His father was also a footballer and a soldier. References External links Living people 1994 births Malawian footballers Malawi international footballers Association football forwards CD Costa do Sol players A.D. Sanjoanense players Baroka F.C. players Najaf FC players Campeonato de Portugal (league) players South African Premier Division players Malawian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Mozambique Expatriate footballers in Portugal Expatriate soccer players in South Africa Expatriate footballers in Iraq Malawian expatriate sportspeople in Mozambique Malawian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Malawian expatriate sportspeople in South Africa 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players