Uganda Cranes shot-stopper Salim Jamal Magoola has steadily grown into one of the most influential figures at Richards Bay FC, becoming the spine of the club since arriving in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League.
NBS Sport takes a deep dive into his switch to Richards Bay in 2022, what the move has meant on and off the pitch, the financial picture, and the trajectory of his career so far.
Salary
Although the club has not made Magoola’s exact pay slip public, the financial landscape at Richards Bay provides a fair estimate.
Players at the club averagely earn between €3,000 (about Shs.12 million) and €5,000 (about Shs. 21 million) per month, placing the 30-year-old goalkeeper within that range based on the club’s wage structure and his status as a first-choice starter.
Market Value
Magoola’s stock has risen sharply in recent years. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €900,000, the highest of his professional career.
Market Value Timeline
21 Dec 2015 €150,000 20 Al-Merrikh
08 Jun 2017 €200,000 21 Al-Merrikh
09 Sep 2019 €200,000 24 Al-Hilal Omdurman
22 Dec 2023 €400,000 27 Richards Bay
05 Jan 2024 €700,000 28 Richards Bay
10 Jan 2025 €850,000 29 Richards Bay
28 May 2025 €900,000 30 Richards Bay
His value has nearly quadrupled since arriving in the PSL, a testament to his consistency.
Career
Magoola has been a permanent fixture for Richards Bay since his arrival in 2022, collecting over 85 appearances and becoming a cornerstone of the team’s survival battles and standout performances.
Before his South African chapter, he built a reputation across East Africa and Sudan. He featured for KCCA FC in Uganda before moving to Sudan, where he represented Al-Merrikh and Al-Hilal Omdurman, two of the region’s heavyweights.
For the Uganda Cranes, Magoola has earned more than 20 competitive caps, and his experience includes appearing at the Africa Cup of Nations in both 2017 and 2019, cementing his place among Uganda’s top keepers of the modern era. He’s also part of the squad that made it to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Morocco.
Accolades and Achievements
Magoola’s rise has been decorated with notable honours and standout performances:
- PSL Goalkeeper of the Season nominee (2023) for his commanding 2022–23 campaign.
- First PSL goalkeeper to reach 10 clean sheets in the 2022–23 season.
- PSL Player of the Month (Sept/Oct 2022) after a series of stellar displays.
- Man of the Match winner during the 2022–23 season.
- 2014 Kagame Cup hero, producing a match-winning performance for Al-Merrikh in the semi-finals against KCCA FC.
Magoola’s journey reflects resilience, growth, and a steady climb towards elite status.
From Kampala to Khartoum and now South Africa’s top flight, his career continues to push upward, mirrored by the rising number attached to his market value and the trust placed in him by both club and country.
