Dumbuya commended for impressive performance on Leone Stars debut
Portsmouth defender Mustapha Dumbuya (in photo) has been commended for putting up a good performance for Leone Stars against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in a 2013 Nations Cup last round qualifying match last Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia.
It was Dumbuya’s first appearance for Sierra Leone after he had watched Leone Stars playing twice from the bench against Sao Tome & Principe and Tunisia in Freetown respectively.
Leone Stars Coach Lars Olof Mattsson said Dumbuya played well and he was happy with his performance adding that “I’m proud of him and the other players who fought hard in Monastir.”
Veteran star striker Mohamed Kallon who didn’t play but was on the bench said: “Dumbuya surprised me because he worked very hard on the pitch and he played his role well. I’m happy with his performance and it was a good debut for him. He has speed and is difficult to beat on the ball. He reminds me of Frances ‘Zarpa’ Koroma.”
Dumbuya himself was pleased with his debut as he is looking forward to playing more matches for Leone Stars.
“I was pleased with my performance on my debut despite I didn’t play the best of my game. I was nervous at the beginning but as the game went on I was growing stronger and stronger,” the 25-year old told SWASAL.
He added: “I worked very hard as I tried to give everything I had. I always wanted to play for Sierra Leone and I’m looking forward to play more matches. Hopefully we can do well in the next round of World Cup matches and we can revenge on Carthage Eagles because you always want to go to places where you were beaten wrongly as in the case Tunisia.”
Dumbuya was born in Sierra Leone but grew up in the United Kingdom and carries dual nationality.
By Mohamed Fajah Barrie in Monastir (Credit: SWASAL, Sponsors: Mercury International)
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