Muwahid Sesay (born 15 June 1984 in

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) is a

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international footballer who plays as a striker for Ports Authority F.C. in the

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Career

Sesay started his professional footballing career with

side Ports Authority in 2002. He was the top scorer in the

in the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 seasons. After five seasons with Ports Authority, Sesay signed for Finnish club

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in early 2007. He was recommended to

by his friend and fellow

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an international striker, Obi Metzger and signed in November 2009 for PP-70.

International career

After an impressive campaign for Ports Authority in 2002, he was capped for the Leone Stars in the

2004 African Nations Cup The 2004 African Cup of Nations was held from January 24, 24 January to February 14, 14 February 2004 in Tunisia. It was the 24th edition of the biennial international men's football championship of Africa, organized by the Confederation of Afri ...

qualifier against

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. Sesay made his first appearance when he came on in the second half and caused the Gabonese defenders problems with his strength and pace.

External links

Sesay on Atlantis FC's website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sesay, Muwahid 1984 births Living people Sierra Leonean men's footballers Footballers from Freetown Atlantis FC players Ports Authority F.C. players Men's association football forwards Sierra Leone men's international footballers