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McDonald Mariga
McDonald Mariga Wanyama (; born 4 April 1987) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Kenya national team.
Mariga made history as the first Kenyan footballer to play in the UEFA Champions League, for Internazionale on 16 March 2010.
Club career.
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',
League. Their younger sister Mercy was the captain of the Lang'ata High School basketball team, and previously played football and netball.
In 2013, Mariga ended his engagement to his long-time Rwandese fiancée Ariane Umutoni, after relations between the couple reportedly deteriorated.
External links.
- Real Sociedad official profile
- McDonald Mariga Moves to Serie B club in Italy