Bolton Wanderers striker Amadou Bakayoko has revealed his Sierra Leone Interest. Representing the West African nation is something he’s looking forward to doing.

Born in Sierra Leone, Trotters striker, who has scored 11 goals in all competitions this campaign, is open to joining the Leone Stars.

“I certainly will accept a call-up it’s is something I am looking forward to,” Bakayoko expressed his desire when answering our questions.

“I was born in Sierra Leone and I’m now ready to represent my country.”

Since joining English League side Bolton on a two-year deal in June 2021, he has been a pivotal player in Ian Evatt’s side. 

The 6ft 2in tall striker came through Walsall’s academy and has had loan spells with AFC Telford United, Southport and Worcester City.

He joined Coventry City in 2018, where he made 85 appearances during his time with the club, scoring 12 goals.

He was named in Sierra Leone side back in 2018 for AFCON qualifying trip Ethiopia but turned it down due to club commitment.

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New Charleston Battery acquisition Augustine Williams scored in the 10-minute on his USL league debut in their 1-0 win over FC Tulsa on Saturday night at Patriots Point. Photo Credit Charleston Battery

“I’m very excited to be able to score my first debut goal for the Charleston Battery. It’s a great feeling starting the right way I wanted. I hope to continue this way and help the team in whatever way they way me towards success,” Williams told FSL News.

The Sierra Leone striker goal came when he capitalized on a two-on-one break and delivered a precise finish to the bottom-right corner after being played in by Aidan Apodaca. 

The hosts carried their lead to the halftime break before having a man-advantage as FC Tulsa’s Rodrigo da Costa was sent off for his second yellow card of the game.

The Battery held on to open their USL Championship campaign with a home win.

USLChampionship.com Player of the Match

Augustine Williams, Charleston Battery – Williams’ early goal proved the difference as he finished the night with a pair of shots and completed 18 of 20 passes overall.

Scoring Summary

CHS – Augustine Williams (Aidan Apodaca) 10’

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A match-winner in his Battery debut, Augustine Williams is YOUR #CHSvTUL @Heineken Man of the Match! ⭐️🇸🇱#CB93 | #UpTheBattery pic.twitter.com/neMs4sO3Vr

— Charleston Battery (@Chas_Battery) March 13, 2022

Winger Issa Kallon scored in their home defeat to Ajax on Friday. However, Ryan Gravenberch’s excellent strike in the 92nd minute ensured a 3-2 win for Ajax over Cambuur.

Dusan Tadic and Ivorian star man Sébastien Haller had given the visitors a first-half two-goal cushion in the 3rd and 40h minute, respectively.

After the restart, in the 48th minute, Issa Kallon pulled one back for the hosts from a corner.

In the 79th minute, Nicolas Tagliafico’s poor pass was picked up by Tom Boare, who finds Patrick Joosten before he converted past Andre Onana.

But Ajax’s late resilience paid off in the 92nd minute when Ryan Gravenberch scored the winner to restore their five points lead at the top of the Eredivisie while Cambuur remained 8th.

In Sweden, Sierra Leone’s left-back has been named in the IK Sirius first team to face IFK Mariehamn in their friendly match on Saturday.

A few days ago, Wright, 26, agreed on a deal until the 2024 season with the Swedish outfit.

Both Kallon and Wright are expected to be part of Sierra Leone’s training camp in Turkey later this month.

Startelvan i dagens träningsmatch mot IFK Mariehamn! pic.twitter.com/YxTaX1rWNd

— IK Sirius Fotboll (@siriusfotboll) March 12, 2022

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