Kamo Stephane Bayi (born 17 August 1996) is an Ivorian professional

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who plays as a

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Career

Bayi was born in the Ivory Coast, but started his career in Nigeria with Akwa Starlets. In 2016, he moved to India to play for

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side George Telegraph. After the Kolkata season was complete, Bayi moved to another Indian state,

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, to play for

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side

Salgaocar Salgaocar Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Vasco, Goa, that competes in the Goa Professional League. They have also played in the I-League, then top flight of Indian football league system. Founded in 1956, the clu ...

Aizawl

On 2 January 2017, Bayi signed with

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of the

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. He made his debut for the club on 7 January in their league opener against

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. He started and played the whole match, as Aizawl drew 1–1.

Mohun Bagan

In June 2017, Bayi signed for

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for the

. He made his debut for the ''Mariners'' on 19 August 2017 in their 5–2 win against Pathachakra, in which he scored a hat-trick.

Gokulam Kerala

On 19 November 2017, it was announced that Kamo has signed for the new entrants of

, Gokulam Kerala for 2017–18 season.

Personal life

His brother, Bazie Armand, is also a professional footballer. Both of them started their professional career in

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Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

;Aizawl FC *

: 2016–17

References

External links

Kamo Stephane Bayi
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