Umaru Rahman
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Umaru Rahman | ||
| Date of birth | December 15, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Freetown, Sierra Leone | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | East End Lions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2005 | East End Lions | ||
| 2005–2006 | Bình Dương F.C. | ||
| 2006–2007 | LG-ACB Ha Noi | ||
| 2008– | East End Lions | ||
| National team | |||
| 2001–2008 | Sierra Leone | 20 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Umaru Rahman (born December 15, 1982 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) commonly known as Gallon Pan is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who is a striker and currently plays for East End Lions.
Early life
Rahman was born 1982 in Freetown's suburbs of Fourah Bay to Sierra Leonean Creole muslim parents.
Career
He started his football career in his native Sierra Leone with powerhouse East End Lions in the Sierra Leone National Premier League, where he was the team captain and one of the best players in the premier league. Rahman signed with top Vietnamese club, Bình Dương F.C. in 2005 and 2006 with LG-ACB Ha Noi.
International career
In 2001, Rahman made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone against Liberia in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in Monrovia.[citation needed]
Playing Career
- 2000–06 East End Lions (Sierra Leone)
- 2006–07 Bình Dương F.C. (Vietnam)
- 2007–08 LG-ACB Ha Noi (Vietnam)
Personal life
Rahman composed a song called Manchester United Celebrate which celebrated Manchester United's Premier League championship 2007–08 season.[1]
References
- ↑ "Sierra Leone ode to Man Utd win". BBC. 12 May 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2011.