Teteh Bangura
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Ibrahim "Teteh" Bangura is a Sierra Leone
an footballer. He currently plays for Bursaspor
in Süper Lig.
. He was the leading goal scorer in the Sierra Leone National Premier League
and Sierra Leone FA Cup for the 2006-07 season, and participated in European trials A.C. Milan
and Swedish
club BK Häcken
, but was not offered a contract by either team.
of the USL First Division
in 2009, and was then sent on loan to Cascade Surge
of the USL Premier Development League
. He scored a hat-trick on his debut for Cascade on May 22, 2009, in a game against Spokane Spiders
.
- a fourth tier club struggling against relegation - announced that Bangura was on trial with them. The trial was successful and he made his debut away against Eskilstuna City FK
. He scored one goal in that game. His home debut was against the league leaders IK Frej
, a 3-3 tie in which Bangura scoring all three goals for the home team.
had made a successful start with the club, and because both players knew each other very well. On September 27 AIK confirmed that they had signed Bangura for three years starting, January 1, 2011. After an excellent first season, he scored 15 goals in 17 games and made 3 assists, attracting the attention of Europe's top clubs, and eventually signed for Bursaspor
in summer 2011.
for a World Cup qualifier with Equatorial Guinea on September 6, 2008, but did not see any minutes.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
an footballer. He currently plays for Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
in Süper Lig.
Kallon F.C.
Bangura began his career in his native Sierra Leone, playing with F.C. KallonKallon F.C.
Kallon Football Club commonly known as F.C. Kallon, formerly Sierra Fisheries, is a Sierra Leonean football club based in Freetown. The club is one of the top clubs in the Sierra Leone National Premier League and play their home games at the National Stadium in Freetown.-History:The club is named...
. He was the leading goal scorer in the Sierra Leone National Premier League
Sierra Leone National Premier League
Sierra Leone National Premier League is the top football league in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967. The league is sponsored by the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, one of the major Sierra Leonean banks. East End Lions and Mighty Blackpool are the two biggest and most successful clubs. The...
and Sierra Leone FA Cup for the 2006-07 season, and participated in European trials A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
and Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
club BK Häcken
BK Häcken
BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...
, but was not offered a contract by either team.
Cleveland City Stars
Bangura joined the Cleveland City StarsCleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
in 2009, and was then sent on loan to Cascade Surge
Cascade Surge
Cascade Surge was an American soccer team based in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played its home games...
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. He scored a hat-trick on his debut for Cascade on May 22, 2009, in a game against Spokane Spiders
Spokane Spiders
Spokane Spiders was an American soccer team based in Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference...
.
Köping FF
On July 18, 2010, the Swedish club Köping FFKöping FF
Köping FF is a Swedish football club located in Köping in Västmanland County.-Background:Since their foundation in 1990 Köping FF has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Västra Svealand which is the...
- a fourth tier club struggling against relegation - announced that Bangura was on trial with them. The trial was successful and he made his debut away against Eskilstuna City FK
Eskilstuna City FK
Eskilstuna City FK is a Swedish football club located in Eskilstuna. The club is currently playing in Division 1.-Background:The club, formed on 1 November 1907 as IK City, is currently playing in Division 2 Södra Svealand, the fourth highest Swedish league. IK City played one season in the highest...
. He scored one goal in that game. His home debut was against the league leaders IK Frej
IK Frej
IK Frej is a Swedish football club located in Täby.-Background:IK Frej was founded more than 30 years ago by Åke Berghagen and his friends. Today, IK Frej more than 1200 members, most of whom are active in the football section...
, a 3-3 tie in which Bangura scoring all three goals for the home team.
AIK
In August 2010 it became apparent that the Swedish club AIK was interested in having him on trial. The interest had come up since their signing of Mohamed BanguraMohamed Bangura (footballer)
Mohamed Bangura is a professional football player from Sierra Leone who currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic. His natural position is striker, he can also play on either wing.-Kallon FC:...
had made a successful start with the club, and because both players knew each other very well. On September 27 AIK confirmed that they had signed Bangura for three years starting, January 1, 2011. After an excellent first season, he scored 15 goals in 17 games and made 3 assists, attracting the attention of Europe's top clubs, and eventually signed for Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
in summer 2011.
International
Bangura was called up to the Sierra Leone national teamSierra Leone national football team
The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association...
for a World Cup qualifier with Equatorial Guinea on September 6, 2008, but did not see any minutes.