Jacob Mulenga started his career at Afrisports FC in Zambia, a club that has produced the likes of Rainford Kalaba, Stoppila Sunzu and the like
His club form at Afrisports which at that time was playing in the Zambian
First Division earned him a spot in the Zambia National Football Team where he scored vital goals in the COSAFA
He moved abroad to French club Chateroux FC which at that point were playing in the French Ligue 2
At Chateroux FC he put up impressive performances at the Ligue 2 side and left with a respectable record of 27 goals in 109 games, which is a record to this day for a Zambian player in the Ligue 2
Jacob trekked to Holland and joined FC Utrecht after leaving Chateroux FC and quickly earned his stripes among the Utrecht Fans
After a bright career in Holland he moved to Turkey and signed up with Adana Demirspor were he made immediate impact scoring an impressive 8 goals in 15 games and winning the fans over before leaving for China mid-way through the season
Jacob Mulenga has always impressed each time when called for National Duty, he is well known for his acrobatic like finishes