Samuel Nlend (born 15 March 1995) is a

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who plays as a

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for Saudi Arabian club

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. Born in Cameroon, he has represented both

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and the

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internationally.

Club career

In August 2016, Nlend signed for

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but was released four days later after testing positive for HIV/AIDS. On 1 January 2023, Nlend joined Saudi Arabian club

International career

Nlend represented the Cameroon national team in 5 friendlies in 2016. In 2022, he

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to represent the Central African Republic national team, having gained citizenship.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Cameroon's goal tally first.''

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