Despite the pressure and expectations from his fans , Gbassay Koroma, has already shown brilliance in various amputee tournaments and he is on the verge of becoming an outstanding amputee striker whom is said is currently needed by his former club in Turkey, says Coach Vidal.
“But, the player has changed his mind for another destination for his amputee career in the United States, that is to happen very soon if God be his helper,” the coach confirmed. He noted that , Gbassay’s recent form including six goals recorded and his assists in the just concluded nationwide tour in the last four games, indicate his growing confidence to become the only amputee professional player after his colleague James Lomeh who is still playing in Turkey Amputee Super League despite the recent natural disaster.
Notwithstanding,Vidal Koroma believes that with time , Gbassay will network with his fans and reach his full potential. The coach described him as a utility amputee player with business focus-minded full with exampilary display of attributes. The coach reiterated further that even the number one and two goal keepers for the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team , Ali Badara Kamara aka Dagotei ,and Abu Bakarr Bah are all products of Polio FC .
“I have nurtured many amputee players and I believe I have more players for the national team than any other amputee club, ” coach Vidal noted.
In that regard, him having quality, Coach Vidal, is calling on government through the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), local NGOs and international donor partners to assist the team with both financial, logistical and housing support. He extended thanks and appreciation to Madam Marie for collaborating with his team to promote disability victims in Sierra Leone. And he encouraged other musicians to emulate the good example of the Themne artist of the year.
Finally, Coach Vidal, highlighted Gbassay’s exceptional performances, which makes him a key figure for both the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team and his boyhood club , Polio FC.
He also commended Madam Marie V and PDD ,who happens to be Chairman for Sabenti Social Club in Port Loko for collaborating with the Sierra Leone Polio Football Club in terms of promoting disabled persons.