Adama Sidibeh

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Adama Sidibeh
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth The Gambia
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 St Johnstone
Number 16
Youth career
Soccer Boys Football Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Marimoo
Gambia Ports Authority
2022 AFC Blackpool 2 (0)
2022–2023 Cheadle Heath Nomads 19 (20)
2023–2024 Warrington Rylands 30 (16)
2024– St. Johnstone 46 (8)
International career‡
2024– Gambia 5 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 June 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2025

Adama Sidibeh (born 25 June 1998) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Championship side St Johnstone.

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Club career

Sidibeh began his football career in his native Gambia, playing for Marimoo and Gambia Ports Authority prior to his move to England in 2022 to reunite with his family. [1]

In October 2022, Sidibeh joined North West Counties League Division One North club AFC Blackpool. [2] After a short spell with the club, he joined Cheadle Heath Nomads in December 2022. [3]

On 11 July 2023, Sidibeh signed with Warrington Rylands, scoring 16 goals in 30 appearances. [4]

On 1 February 2024, Sidibeh signed his first full-time deal with Scottish club, St Johnstone. [5]

International career

Sidibeh made his international debut for Gambia in a 5–1 win against Seychelles, scoring in the 78th minute. [6]

International goals

Scores and results list Gambia's goal tally first.
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 June 2024 Berkane Municipal Stadium, Berkane, Morocco Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 5–15–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
26 June 2025 Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, MoroccoFlag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 1–02–1 Friendly
32–0

References

  1. ↑ "Getting to know Adama Sidibeh". www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ↑ @AFCBlackpool (8 October 2022). "📝 TEAM NEWS: 🍊 Fraser Poole comes into the centre of defence alongside Kyle Higham. 🍊 Tom Shuttleworth starts at right back. 🍊 New Signing Adama Sidibeh starts up front. #upthemechs" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024– via Twitter.
  3. ↑ @CheadleNomads (21 December 2022). "We are delighted to announce the signing of forward Adama Sidibeh from @AFCBlackpool. Adama is another player who has previously played for manager Rory Fallon. Welcome to the club Adama! #WeAreNomads" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024– via Twitter.
  4. ↑ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Warrington Rylands' newest signing makes an immediate impression". Warrington Guardian. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Gambia vs Seychelles: CAF World Cup Qualifiers - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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