Mahmadu Alphajor Bah
Sierra Leonean footballer (1981-2016)
Sierra Leone
Midfielder
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah: profile
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah (born 1 January 1977 in Kabala, Sierra Leone) was a Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 21 September 2016.
Bah started out at K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen in 1994. He played for 9 clubs in 8 countries since 1994. His most appearances came at Zhejiang Professional F.C. (2004), where he made 21 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 30 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Bah represented Sierra Leone (2000–2008), earning 35 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 5 May 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Kabala has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Chernor Mansaray, Lansana Baryoh and Mohammad Rashid.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 24 (match)
- Countries played in
- 8: Belgium, South Korea, People's Republic of China, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Qatar and Malaysia
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (3 in 30)
- Latest move
- Perlis FA (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994– |  K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| 1997– |  Jeonnam Dragons FC |
K League 2 | – | – |
| 1999– |  Xiamen Blue Lions F.C. |
Chinese Super League | – | – |
| 2004 | Zhejiang Professional F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 |  Halmstads BK |
Allsvenskan | 9 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 |  Al Qadsiah FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Mighty Blackpool F.C. |
Sierra Leone National Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2009 |  Al-Sailiya Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2012 |  Perlis FA |
Malaysia Super League | – | – |
| Total | 30 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | 35 | 12 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 May 2001 | Sierra Leone 1–1 Ghana | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mahmadu Alphajor Bah born?
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah was born in Kabala, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Mahmadu Alphajor Bah play for?
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 35 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mahmadu Alphajor Bah played for?
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah's recorded clubs are K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, Jeonnam Dragons FC, Xiamen Blue Lions F.C., Zhejiang Professional F.C., Halmstads BK, Al Qadsiah FC, Mighty Blackpool F.C., Al-Sailiya Sports Club and Perlis FA.
What position does Mahmadu Alphajor Bah play?
Mahmadu Alphajor Bah played as a midfielder.
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