Umaru Rahman Explained

Umaru Rahman
Fullname:Umaru Rahman
Birth Date:15 December 1982
Birth Place:Freetown, Sierra Leone
Currentclub:East End Lions
Position:Striker
Years1:2001–2005
Years2:2005–2006
Years3:2006–2007
Years4:2008–
Clubs4:East End Lions
Nationalyears1:2001–2008
Nationalteam1:Sierra Leone
Nationalcaps1:20
Nationalgoals1:8

Umaru Rahman (born December 15, 1982, in Freetown, Sierra Leone) commonly known as Gallon Pan is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer, who was a striker and currently played for several clubs, but he is famously remembered for playing for East End Lions.

Early life

Rahman was born 1982 in Freetown's suburbs of Fourah Bay to Oku parents.

Career

He started his football career in his native Sierra Leone with powerhouse East End Lions in the Sierra Leone National Premier League, where he was the team captain and one of the best players in the premier league. Rahman signed with top Vietnamese club, Bình Dương F.C. in 2005 and 2006 with LG-ACB Ha Noi.

International career

In 2001, Rahman made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone against Liberia in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in Monrovia.

Playing Career

Personal life

Rahman composed a song called Manchester United Celebrate which celebrated Manchester United's Premier League championship 2007–08 season.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sierra Leone ode to Man Utd win . 12 May 2008 . 31 May 2011 . BBC.