Mamadou Diallo (born 2 July 1990) is a Guinean former professional
footballer
A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ...
who played as a
striker.
Career
When Diallo was seven years old, he was inspired to become a footballer after his brother became a professional footballer in the local league.
He signed a contract with
Hougang United FC
Hougang United Football Club is a Singaporean professional football club that competes in the Singapore Premier League.
History
Hougang United Football Club was founded as Marine Castle United Football Club, which was formed by Newcastle Unit ...
in 2008. He was able to secure a contract and a work permit to ply his trade in Singapore without any issues. The peak of his career in Singapore football was after a season with Hougang United which won him the ''Yeo's people choice'' award for 2013 S league season.
For season 2014, Hougang United FC was ready to offer a contract renewal but he was denied a work permit by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower.
Upon hearing this, some
Hougang United
Hougang United Football Club is a Singaporean professional football club that competes in the Singapore Premier League.
History
Hougang United Football Club was founded as Marine Castle United Football Club, which was formed by Newcastle Unit ...
fans started a petition in 2014 as a last effort to dissuade the Ministry from denying the permit;
however, his work permit was denied anyway.
References
1990 births
Living people
Guinean men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
Hougang United FC players
Singapore Premier League players
Guinean expatriates in Singapore
Expatriate men's footballers in Singapore
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