Joe Mbu

Joe Mbu (born 11 November 1983, in Zaire) is a rugby league coach and former professional player. Mbu played for Harlequins Rugby League in the Super League. He is a former coach of London Skolars.

Playing career

Joe Mbu's usual position was second-row. He also operated on the loose forward and prop positions.

He was a product of London Broncos academy setup, having played his early rugby at London Skolars. As a teenager Mbu also played rugby union as well, playing for an extremely successful Finchley RFC youth team in North London.

In 2002, Joe was loaned out by Broncos to Huddersfield to gain experience in their Senior Academy side. He started the 2003 season with a similar loan out at Leeds before being recalled to London to make his Super League debut.

Mbu played in the Super League for London Broncos/Harlequins RL from 2003 to 2006. He became a crowd favourite amongst Harlequins fans for his solid and dependable performances for the club.

Mbu joined the National League One team Doncaster for the 2007 season and was appointed captain.

Joe Mbu (footballer)

Joe Mbu (born 14 February 1982) is a Cameroonian semi-professional footballer who plays for Scottish Lowland League club Edinburgh City, as a defender.

Early and personal life

Born in Cameroon, Mbu moved to London at the age of one, and then to Scotland six years later. As well as playing football, Mbu has also worked as a banker.

Career

Mbu has played for Hibernian, Whitburn Junior and Cowdenbeath. He signed on loan for Stenhousemuir in March 2013. He signed for East Fife on 1 July 2013. In July 2014, Mbu signed for Edinburgh City of the Scottish Lowland League.

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