Mohamed Saliou Bangoura
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura | |
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| Born | June 10, 2004 |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2023– |
| Known for | Striker for MC Alger and Guinea national team |
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura (born 10 June 2004) is a professional footballer who operates as a striker for MC Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and represents the Guinea national team.
Club career
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura has garnered considerable attention throughout Africa. In addition to MC Alger, clubs such as Club Africain from Tunis and Al Hilal in Sudan are closely watching the promising forward. Recognized as one of Guinea’s outstanding prospects, Bangoura had an impressive 2023–24 campaign, netting 20 goals and providing 14 assists across 27 appearances for Hafia FC. His remarkable form secured him a selection for Guinea’s senior squad during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
MC Alger
On February 5, 2025, Bangoura completed his transfer to Mouloudia Club d’Alger from Hafia FC. The deal was valued at approximately $400,000 and included a 30% sell-on clause. He agreed to a four-year contract featuring a monthly wage of $25,000. Following his standout displays in the Guinean league, this move marked a significant progression in his professional journey abroad.
Bangoura made an immediate impact during his MC Alger debut in the Ligue 1, scoring in a 2–1 victory over CS Constantine on February 28, 2025. Starting the match, he justified the confidence placed in him by the coaching team. On May 19, he recorded two goals and one assist in MC Alger’s commanding 4–1 win against ES Sétif, registering his first brace for the club and solidifying his role as a key figure during their championship campaign.
Unfortunately, on July 23, 2025, Bangoura sustained a severe injury to his left ankle during training sessions. The club announced that surgery was necessary, sidelining him for an estimated three months. Despite this obstacle, medical experts anticipate a full recovery with no long-term effects on his career.
International career
Charles Paquille, coach of the Guinea national team, called up Mohamed Saliou Bangoura for the first time to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers facing DR Congo and Tanzania. Bangoura made his international debut as a substitute against DR Congo on September 6, 2024.
Club
| 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | 5 | |||
| Career total | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | 5 | |||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea | 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | |
- Guinea's goal tally is listed first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 December 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Template:Fb | 2–1 | 4–1 | CHAN 2024 Qualification |
| 2. | 28 December 2024 | Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | Template:Fb | 1–1 | 1–2 | CHAN 2024 Qualification |
Honours
MC Alger
- Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 2024-25 season champion