Sallieu Bah Explained

Sallieu Bah
Birth Date:10 September 2006
Height:1.76 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Central Parade
Youthclubs1:Central Parade
Years1:2023–
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Sierra Leone
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam-Update:16:14, 18 January 2024 (UTC)

Sallieu Bah (born 10 September 2006) is a Sierra Leonean international footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Club career

Bah plays for Central Parade, where his performances earned plaudits from media in Sierra Leone.[1] On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[2]

International career

Bah made his international debut for Sierra Leone on 11 September 2023, coming on as a second-half substitute for Saidu Bah Kamara in a 2–1 away loss to Guinea-Bissau. Despite his side's loss, he was praised by Sierra Leone Football Association president Thomas Daddy Brima, stating that Bah "showed class, confidence and pure talent" and that "it was so much joy watching this young lad."[3]

Career statistics

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Sierra Leone202340
202410
Total50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Teenage midfielder Bah in top-gear form in the SLPL. 26 February 2023. 11 October 2023. newsfeedsl.com.
  2. Web site: Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football. Marcus. Christenson. Steven. Bloor. Garry. Blight. 11 October 2023. 11 October 2023. theguardian.com.
  3. Web site: SLFA President Celebrates Salieu Bah’s Stellar Debut For Leone Stars. 11 September 2023. 11 October 2023. sierraloaded.sl.