The Bristol Rovers midfielder has been called up to the national team ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers

Kamil Conteh has been called up to Sierra Leone’s national squad for World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti and Burkina Faso next month.

With eight caps to his name, it is the first time the Bristol Rovers midfielder will represent his country since March last year, who missed out on the last four which included qualifiers against Ethiopia and Egypt, which they drew 0-0 and, respectively, they lost 2-0. .

Leone Stars are fourth in Group A with a point from their two matches before they play Djibouti at home and Burkina Faso away on June 5 and June 10 respectively.

The latest squad also includes former Liverpool defender Steven Caulker, recently released Cheltenham Town centre-back Curtis Davies and Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu, among others.

Conteh has impressed since his move to Rovers from Grimsby Town in January, quickly adapting to life in League One after playing in League Two and the National League during the previous year and a half.

The former Watford youth player joined Grimsby from Middlesbrough last July after a loan spell at fifth-tier Gateshead during the 2022/23 season and has seen his stock rise rapidly, Gasul is believed to have paid about £300,000. for his service.

Making 17 appearances so far, the 21-year-old is clearly one for the future, but has shown impressive defensive quality in midfield and is certainly an asset that fans are excited about.

This is the second call-up for a Rovers player after Jed Ward was included in the latest England Men’s Elite League squad ahead of the Sweden and Republic of Ireland games.