By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)

Leone Stars Coach Amidu Karim has confirmed that the Sierra Leonean international and Middlesbrough defender, Alex Bangura will start in the game ahead.

He will be making himself available again to start playing for the men’s national senior team after recovering from injury. Coach Amidu Karim confirmed during a press conference on Thursday, May 30th, 2023, at the Home Suite, Aberdeen.

Alex would not be accessible to play for the national team in June because he is just recovering from injury. Alex did return to club football action before the end of the championship season. However, he will hopefully be presented to play for the national team when he is fully fit, a confirmed statement has said.

Alex has last played for Sierra Leone in two International friendly matches, one against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and The Leopards of Congo Dr on 24th and 27th September 2022 respectively.

In the recent release of Coach Karim squad list there has been concerns from the media over the exclusion of players like Alex Bangura, Issa Kallon and Musa Noah Kamara from the national team.

Sierra Leone will host Djibouti on the 5th June, 2024. The Leone Stars will clash with Burkina Faso on the 10th June 2024.