SLFA Unveils Professional Profile of New Leone Stars Head Coach, Amidu Karim

Amidu Karim, the recently named head coach of the Leone Stars, brings a rich football background to his position. His career encompasses both playing and coaching, rendering him a valuable asset to the national team. Let’s explore his remarkable football journey in depth.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Amidu Karim represented Sierra Leone in the national U-17, U-20 and U-23 teams. He was then called up to the Sierra Leone Senior National team in 1989 and made his debut against Cameroon in 1990.

In 1994 he Won the Zone 2 Championship.

In 1994 to 1996 he joined the Sierra Leone squad for African Cup of Nations.

CLUB CAREER
Amidu Karim Played for Suez FC, ENPPI FC and Shibin El Kom FC all in Egypt.

COACHING CAREER

He Coached FC Kallon for 11 years

He was the Assistant Coach of Sierra
Leone Senior team 2017 – 2023

He became the Head Coach of Sierra Leone
U-23 team (2021-2022)

He was the Asst. Coach 1 to Head Coach, John Keister for Sierra Leone National team during the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon

Amidu Karin he is a qualified coach with a CAF A license.