May 2007, but declined so as to remain eligible for England. Personal life Muamba met Shauna Magunda while he was a Birmingham City player and she was studying for a master's degree at Birmingham City University. They became engaged on 14 February 2012, married at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, on 21 October 2012, and, , have four children. Muamba has been described as "deeply religious", and stated he would have sought a career in accountancy had he not become a professional footballer. In July 2012, the University of Bolton awarded an honorary doctorate to Muamba, which he accepted on behalf of those involved in saving his life. He took part in the 2012 Christmas Special edition of the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing. Career statistics Honours England U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runners-up: 2009 References External links 1988 births Living people Footballers from Kinshasa Footballers from Walthamstow Democratic Republic of the Congo footballers English footballers England youth international footballers England under-21 international footballers Association football midfielders Arsenal F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players Naturalised citizens of the United Kingdom Democratic Republic of the Congo emigrants to England British Christians People associated with the University of Bolton Black British sportsmen Alumni of Staffordshire University Refugees in the United Kingdom Bolton Wanderers F.C. non-playing staff