Helmond Sports FC defender and Sierra Leone native, Samuel Babadi, has said he would love to be given the opportunity to play for Sierra Leone.
Babadi, 21, a centre-back, who is plying his trade in the Dutch second-tier Jupiler League, is targeting Sierra Leone call up.
Babadi in action playing against Sparta for Achilles 29.
The youngster passionately confirmed his intention to footballsierraleone.net, he said: “It will be a great honour to play for Sierra Leone. I would love it.
“Wearing the national colours of my country of birth will always be an honour.
“I was born in Sierra Leone; I grew up in Holland and started my career with the NEC Nijmegen Academy before moving to joined Achilles ’29 in July 2015.”
“It will always be an honour to wear the national colours of my country of birth.
“I’m a central defender who can also play as a Right-Back.
“It’s every player vision to be known internationally. I’m so looking forward to getting the opportunity to represent my country.
Babadi has also had a spell with JVC Cuijk before moving to Helmond Sports FC this summer.
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Players in second division leagues in Europe will not make Leone Stars better. We need to invite players like Nathaniel Chaloba, Trevor Chaloba and Sulley Kaikai. They have English premiership experience. It is players of this caliber that will make Leone Stars better.
I think we should focus on young lads who have potential of becoming better players of our national team and their club teams. It doesn’t necessarily mean that we should just focus on those players that are playing in the top flight leagues but rather we should equally give opportunity and trial to others playing better in other leagues and have great heart to represent our country football.