Umaru Rahman
Umaru Rahman (born December 15, 1982 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) commonly known as Gallon Pan is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer, who was a striker and currently played for several clubs, but he is famously remembered for playing for East End Lions.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Umaru Rahman | ||
| Date of birth | December 15, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Freetown, Sierra Leone | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | East End Lions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2005 | East End Lions | ||
| 2005–2006 | Bình Dương F.C. | ||
| 2006–2007 | LG-ACB Ha Noi | ||
| 2008– | East End Lions | ||
| National team | |||
| 2001–2008 | Sierra Leone | 20 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Early life
Rahman was born 1982 in Freetown's suburbs of Fourah Bay to Oku parents.
Career
He started his football career in his native Sierra Leone with powerhouse East End Lions in the Sierra Leone National Premier League, where he was the team captain and one of the best players in the premier league. Rahman signed with top Vietnamese club, Bình Dương F.C. in 2005 and 2006 with LG-ACB Ha Noi.
International career
In 2001, Rahman made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone against Liberia in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in Monrovia.
Playing Career
- 2000–06 East End Lions (Sierra Leone)
- 2006–07 Bình Dương F.C. (Vietnam)
- 2007–08 LG-ACB Ha Noi (Vietnam)
Personal life
Rahman composed a song called Manchester United Celebrate which celebrated Manchester United's Premier League championship 2007–08 season.[1]