The son of ex-Sierra Leone International Al Bangura, Samal Bangura will join Sierra Leone Under20 side for a training camp and friendly matches in Morocco this month as they prepare for AFCON U20 AFCON in Ivory Coast.

He is getting his first chance to represent his country at the youth level after doing well in our Academy. Samal mainly plays as a central midfielder but can also play as a right-back.

According to Tottenham news, the Sierra Leone Under-20s will play friendly matches against Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco. These games are preparation for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations next month, where Samal hopes to play.

The 17-year-old has started five of our last six Under-18 Premier League games under coach Stuart Lewis. He scored a goal and provided an assist in Saturday’s 4-0 win against Norwich City.

Samal is one of several Academy players representing their countries this week.