Amadou Bakayoko reveals interest in representing Sierra Leone

Amadou Bakayoko reveals interest in representing Sierra Leone

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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The victory took Espérance Sportive de Tunis top of TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group C standings. 

Goals from Abdelkader Bedrane and Mohamed Ben Romdhane were enough as Esperance’s registered eight points, same as second-placed CR Belouizdad.

Espérance’s next two games are against Jwaneng Galaxy on the 19th and CR Belouizdad in April.

Meanwhile, South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns completed a CAF Champions League double over Al Ahly after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Peter Shalulile break the deadlock with an easy tap-in from inside Al Ahly’s area after 22 minutes.

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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.

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Just over a month after the Leone Stars was eliminated from the African Cup of Nations group stage in Cameroon, John Keister’s side will welcome the Sparrowhawks of Togo in Turkey’s southern Mediterranean region.

Leones Stars played to a goalless draw with Algeria, a 2-2 draw against the Ivory Coast at the Stade de Japoma, Douala on January 11th and 16th, respectively, before losing 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in their final AFCON outing.

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Football Sierra Leone also understands that Sierra Leone will play two other nations during their stay in Turkey.

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Kamara, 33, last played for Azerbaijan side Kesla where he made five appearances before the African Cup of Nations with Sierra Leone.

During the 2020/2021 seasons, Kamara played 23 times for Keshla in the Azerbaijan top-flight. He made a total of 64 appearances in all competitions for Kesla since the 2018/19 seasons.

Politehnica Iași – is Kamara’s eighth professional club since 2008 when he first join Tadamon Sour.

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