Umaru Rahman (born December 15, 1982, in Freetown, Sierra Leone) commonly known as Gallon Pan is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer, who was a striker and currently played for several clubs, but he is famously remembered for playing for East End Lions.
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 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 | ||
| International career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Sierra Leone | 20 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editRahman was born 1982 in Freetown's suburbs of Fourah Bay to Oku parents.
Career
editHe 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
editIn 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
editRahman composed a song called Manchester United Celebrate which celebrated Manchester United's Premier League championship 2007–08 season.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Sierra Leone ode to Man Utd win". BBC. 12 May 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
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