Mohamed Saliou Bangoura
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohamed Saliou Bangoura | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Guinea | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | MC Alger | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2025 | Hafia FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | MC Alger | 8 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | Guinea A | 2 | (2) |
| 2024– | Guinea | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2025 | |||
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura (born 10 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for MC Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Guinea national team.
Club career
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura’s profile is attracting significant interest across the African continent. In addition to MC Alger, Club Africain of Tunis and Al Hilal of Sudan are closely monitoring the young striker. Regarded as one of the most promising young talents of his generation in Guinea, Bangoura has delivered standout performances in 2023–24 season. Bangoura has recorded an impressive 20 goals and 14 assists in just 27 matches across all competitions with Hafia FC. These exceptional stats recently earned him a call-up to Guinea’s senior national team for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.[1]
MC Alger
I’m very happy to sign with Mouloudia Club d’Alger it’s a dream come true. This great club has big ambitions, and I’m confident we’ll achieve much together, Inshallah. Mouloudia is well-structured and always competes at a high level. I carry this club in my heart and will give my all to help it succeed. I’m forever grateful to Hafia FC, my family, for everything they gave me.
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura is no longer a player of Hafia FC. After several days of uncertainty, the striker officially joined Mouloudia Club d’Alger on February 5, 2025. The club announced the signing on its Facebook page, welcoming the former ASFAG player. The transfer fee is estimated at $400,000, with a 30% sell on clause. Bangoura, also known as Aloba, signed a for year contract and will earn a monthly salary of $25,000. Bangoura expressed his happiness about reaching this important milestone in his career. After making a strong impression in the Guinean league over the past two years, Bangoura leaves his home country and domestic championship.[2][3]
In his first appearance for MC Alger in the Ligue 1, newcomer Bangoura made an immediate impact by scoring the team’s second goal, securing a valuable 2–1 win over CS Constantine on February 28, 2025. Bangoura was included in the starting lineup and delivered an impressive performance in midfield, playing a decisive role throughout the match. His strong showing justified the confidence placed in him by the coaching staff.[4] On May 19, 2025, Bangoura delivered a standout performance in MC Alger’s dominant 4–1 victory over ES Sétif, playing a decisive role with two goals and one assist. This marks the first brace of his career with the club and one of his most complete displays so far. His timing couldn't be better, stepping up as a key figure just when his team needs it most.[5]
International career
Guinea national team coach Charles Paquille called up Mohamed Saliou Bangoura for the first time for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo and Tanzania. Bangoura made his official debut as a substitute in the match against DR Congo, which took place on September 6, 2024.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 19 May 2025 [6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| MC Alger | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | 5 | |||
| Career total | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | 5 | |||
- ^ All appearance(s) in Champions League
International
- As of match played 28 Deember 2024[7]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea | 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Algeria's goal tally first.[7]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 December 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Guinea-Bissau | 2–1 | 4–1 | CHAN 2024 Qualification |
| 2. | 28 December 2024 | Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 1–1 | 1–2 | CHAN 2024 Qualification |
References
- ^ "Mohamed Saliou Bangoura, une piste offensive sérieuse pour le MC Alger". Africa Foot. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Mohamed Saliou au MC Alger : « Aider ce grand club à conquérir le monde »". Africa Foot. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Football/Transfert : Mamadou Saliou Bangoura signe au MC Alger". Guinee 7. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Ligue 1 Mobilis - 18e journée : le MCA l'emporte 2 buts à 1 face au CSC et conforte son leadership". Radio Algérienne. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "MCA 4 - ESS 1 : le MCA tend la main vers le titre". competition. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Mohamed Saliou Bangoura". Soccerway.
- ^ a b Mohamed Saliou Bangoura at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
- Mohamed Saliou Bangoura at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mohamed Saliou Bangoura at Soccerway