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Adama Sidibeh

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Adama Sidibeh
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth The Gambia
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
St Johnstone
Number 16
Youth career
Soccer Boys Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Marimoo
Gambia Ports Authority
2022 AFC Blackpool 2 (0)
2022–2023 Cheadle Heath Nomads 19 (20)
2023–2024 Warrington Rylands 30 (16)
2024– St. Johnstone 27 (7)
International career
2024– Gambia 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024

Adama Sidibeh (born 25 June 1998) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone.

Club career

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Sidibeh began his football career in his native Gambia, playing for Marimoo and Gambia Ports Authority prior to his move to England in 2022 to reunite with his family.[1]

In October 2022, Sidibeh joined North West Counties League Division One North club AFC Blackpool.[2] After a short spell with the club, he joined Cheadle Heath Nomads in December 2022.[3]

On 11 July 2023, Sidibeh signed with Warrington Rylands, scoring 16 goals in 30 appearances.[4]

On 1 February 2024, Sidibeh signed his first full-time deal with Scottish club, St. Johnstone.[5]

International career

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Sidibeh made his international debut for Gambia in a 5–1 win against Seychelles, scoring in the 78th minute.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Getting to know Adama Sidibeh". www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ @AFCBlackpool (8 October 2022). "📝 TEAM NEWS: 🍊 Fraser Poole comes into the centre of defence alongside Kyle Higham. 🍊 Tom Shuttleworth starts at right back. 🍊 New Signing Adama Sidibeh starts up front. #upthemechs" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ @CheadleNomads (21 December 2022). "We are delighted to announce the signing of forward Adama Sidibeh from @AFCBlackpool. Adama is another player who has previously played for manager Rory Fallon. Welcome to the club Adama! #WeAreNomads" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Gambia vs Seychelles: CAF World Cup Qualifiers - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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