Richard Mbulu
Richard Mbulu 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.International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 4 September 2017 | Stade de Kégué, Lomé, Togo | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 29 March 2021 | Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
| 3 | 7 September 2021 | Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 4 | 18 November 2024 | Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
| 5 | 5 September 2025 | Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown, Botswana | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |