Chinese International soccer player Wurigumula is set to join the Central Coast Mariners ahead of the upcoming Liberty A-League Women’s season.
The forward joins the club from the Chinese Super League Women’s competition, most recently playing for Changchun Jiuyin Loans in the 2022 league season.
A genuine goalscorer who is calm and composed in front of goal, Wurigumula signs with some serious international experience.
The 27-year-old featured for China in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, playing more than 100 minutes in their campaign.
She has since been a regular for the Chinese Women’s National Team, currently featuring for them in the 2023 Asian Games.
Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband said the Chinese International would be an important player for the team.
“Wurigumula has so many great qualities, including her work in and around the penalty area,” Husband said.
“She has some top-quality experience having played in the Olympics and in and around the national team.
“To have someone to get on the end of passes (who) is clinical around the box is brilliant for us.
‘We know that she will bring that experience to the squad.”
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Central Coast Mariners