Gbassay Sessay
Sierra Leonean footballer
Sierra Leone
Forward
Gbassay Sessay: profile
Gbassay Sessay (born 11 May 1968 in Batkanu, Sierra Leone) is a retired Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a forward.
Sessay made the step into senior football with C.F. Estrela da Amadora in 1988. He played for 10 clubs between 1988 and 2003. His most appearances came at Vitória F.C. (1992–1994), where he made 53 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 181 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Sessay represented Sierra Leone (1994–1996), earning 17 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 15 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 |  C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 8 | 1 |
| 1989–1990 | S.C. Covilhã |
Liga Portugal 2 | 33 | 9 |
| 1990–1991 | Amora F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 29 | 0 |
| 1991–1992 | Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco |
Segunda Divisão | 33 | 10 |
| 1992–1994 | Vitória F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 53 | 1 |
| 1994–1995 | F.C. Paços de Ferreira |
Liga Portugal 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | S.C. Covilhã |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 1997–1998 | Lusitânia F.C. |
Segunda Divisão | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | Imortal DC |
– | – | |
| 1999–2000 | Clube Desportivo Portosantense |
Terceira Divisão | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | Comércio e Indústria |
– | – | |
| Total | 181 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | 17 | 5 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan 1996 | Sierra Leone 2–1 Burkina Faso | 11 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gbassay Sessay?
Gbassay Sessay was born on 11 May 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Gbassay Sessay born?
Gbassay Sessay was born in Batkanu, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Gbassay Sessay play for?
Gbassay Sessay played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 17 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gbassay Sessay played for?
Gbassay Sessay's recorded clubs are C.F. Estrela da Amadora, S.C. Covilhã, Amora F.C., Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco, Vitória F.C., F.C. Paços de Ferreira, Lusitânia F.C., Imortal DC, Clube Desportivo Portosantense and Comércio e Indústria.
What position does Gbassay Sessay play?
Gbassay Sessay played as a forward.
