Mohamed Saliou Bangoura (born 10 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for MC Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Guinea national team.
Club career Mohamed Saliou Bangoura’s profile is attracting interest across the African continent. In addition to MC Alger, Club Africain of Tunis and Al Hilal of Sudan are monitoring the young striker. Regarded as a talent of his generation in Guinea, in the 2023–24 season Bangoura scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in 27 matches across all competitions with Hafia FC. These stats resulted in a call-up to Guinea’s senior national team for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
MC Alger
Mohamed Saliou Bangoura is no longer a player of Hafia FC. After several days of uncertainty, the striker officially joined Mouloudia Club d’Alger on February 5, 2025. The club announced the signing on its Facebook page, welcoming the former ASFAG player. The transfer fee is estimated at $400,000, with a 30% sell on clause. Bangoura, also known as Aloba, signed a for year contract and will earn a monthly salary of $25,000. Bangoura expressed his happiness about reaching this important milestone in his career. After making a strong impression in the Guinean league over the past two years, Bangoura leaves his home country and domestic championship.
In his first appearance for MC Alger in the Ligue 1, newcomer Bangoura made an immediate impact by scoring the team’s second goal, securing a valuable 2–1 win over CS Constantine on February 28, 2025. Bangoura was included in the starting lineup and delivered an impressive performance in midfield, playing a decisive role throughout the match. His strong showing justified the confidence placed in him by the coaching staff. On May 19, 2025, Bangoura delivered a standout performance in MC Alger’s dominant 4–1 victory over ES Sétif, playing a decisive role with two goals and one assist. This marks the first brace of his career with the club and one of his most complete displays so far. His timing couldn't be better, stepping up as a key figure just when his team needs it most.
On July 23, 2025, Saliou Bangoura suffered a serious injury to his left ankle during a training session with MC Alger. Bangoura was immediately taken to the hospital for further tests after the incident raised concern among staff and teammates. The club’s doctor later confirmed that the injury requires surgery and that Bangoura will be out of action for three months. While it is a significant setback, the medical team reassures that the injury is not career threatening and that the player is expected to come back stronger after recovery.
International career Guinea national team coach Charles Paquille called up Mohamed Saliou Bangoura for the first time for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo and Tanzania. Bangoura made his official debut as a substitute in the match against DR Congo, which took place on September 6, 2024.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMC Alger2024–25Ligue 1137002All appearance(s) in Champions League0—1572025–26191031001All appearances in Algerian Super Cup022112026–271000210031Total32173141103919Career total32173141103919
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGuinea202432Total32
Scores and results list Algeria's goal tally first. + List of international goals scored by Mohamed Saliou Bangour No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 20 December 2024 Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast 2–1 4–1 CHAN 2024 Qualification2. 28 December 2024 Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau 1–1 1–2 CHAN 2024 Qualification
Honours MC Alger Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 2024-25
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