Francis Zapa Koroma (born 4 January 1975) is a Sierra Leonean

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coach and former player who is assistant manager of the Sierra Leone national team.

Playing career

Koroma was born in Koidu Town, Sierra Leone. He played as a defender for the Sierra Leone national team as well as the

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in Sierra Leone and

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in Sweden. Koroma was also a member of the ''Leone Stars squad at the

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in South Africa.

Coaching career

Koroma was appointed manager of Old Edwardians who play in the

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* Living people 1975 births People from Koidu Sierra Leonean men's footballers Men's association football defenders Sierra Leone men's international footballers 1996 African Cup of Nations players Diamond Stars F.C. players Umeå FC players Sierra Leonean expatriate men's footballers Sierra Leonean expatriate sportspeople in Sweden Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden {{SierraLeone-footy-bio-stub