Bakayoko to miss his first call up for Leone star

The UK based Coventry city striker who had seen is form transform to another level is set to miss his dream start for Sierra Leone. Amadou Bakayoko was invited to play for Leone Stars in their second match of the 2019 AFCON qualifier against the 'waliyas Antelpoes' of Ethiopia.

Information reaching this medium stated that Amadou Bakayoko will not be available for the trip to Ethiopia because of documentation evidence.

The confederation of Africa football rules state that

“any player who want to represent his/her country on national duty shall provide a valid national passport on inspection day”. 

These rules from CAF has automatically disqualified Amadou Bakayoko because he does not hold Sierra Leone passport, Which has denied him the opportunity to put on Leone Start’s Jersey for the first-time when Sierra Leone face Ethiopia on September 9 2018 in Hawassa.

Close sources to Bakayoko said the team manager of Leone Star's Christian Duada worked assiduously to secure a passport for him which proved futile since arrangements began too late to secure the passport on time.

Amadou Bakayoko born 1st January 1996 is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as forward for league One side Coventry city Height 1.93 (6 ft 4 in).

He started is youth career Walsall from 2013-2018 made ninety-three (93) appearances and scored nine goal (9).

2014-15 he moved to Southport on Loan made eleven (11) appearances and scored two goal (2) 2015 he also made move to AFC Telford United on loan made six (6) appearance and was unable to scored. in 2016 he was sold to Worcester City made nine (9) appearances and scored three (3) goals.

2018 to present Amadou Bakayoko is playing for Coventry city he has made four appearances and scored one goal.

By Muctar Koroma

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