Soriba Soumah
Guinean footballer (1946-2004)
Guinea
Midfielder
Soriba Soumah: profile
Soriba Soumah (born 1946 in Conakry, Guinea) was a Guinean footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 11 June 2004.
Soumah made the step into senior football with Hafia Football Club in 1968.
At international level, Soumah represented Guinea (1972–1985). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 7 February 1970 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Naby Keïta, Ilaix Moriba and Amadou Diawara.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1972 (aged about 26)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 28% of Guinean internationals on record
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968– | Hafia Football Club |
Guinée Championnat National | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1985 | Guinea |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Feb 1970 | Egypt 4–1 Guinea | 25 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 9 Feb 1970 | DR Congo 2–2 Guinea | 55 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 12 Mar 1972 | Guinea 5–1 Algeria | 54 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 7 Mar 1974 | Congo 1–1 Guinea | 60 (pen) | 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
Where was Soriba Soumah born?
Soriba Soumah was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Soriba Soumah play for?
Soriba Soumah played international football for Guinea.
Which clubs has Soriba Soumah played for?
Soriba Soumah's recorded clubs are Hafia Football Club.
How tall is Soriba Soumah?
Soriba Soumah is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Soriba Soumah play?
Soriba Soumah played as a midfielder.