Saidou Alioum

Saidou Alioum Moubarak (born 25 July 2003) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Omonia in the Cypriot First Division, on loan from Hammarby IF.

Early life

Alioum was born in Maroua, in the Far North Region of Cameroon, and started his career with local club Sahel FC in the domestic regional leagues.

Club career

Hammarby IF

On 22 July 2022, Alioum joined Hammarby TFF in Sweden's third tier Ettan, the feeder team of Allsvenskan club Hammarby IF, on a six-month loan. He made 11 league appearances for Hammarby TFF, scoring five goals, helping the side to finish 6th in the 2022 Ettan table.

On 30 January 2023, Alioum completed a permanent transfer to Hammarby, being part of their senior squad, signing a four-year contract. On 5 March the same year, he made his competitive debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in an 8–0 home win against GIF Sundsvall in Svenska Cupen. About a week later, he once again came on as a substitute in a 2–1 win against local rival AIK in the quarter-final of Svenska Cupen.

On 14 September 2023, after suffering from limited playing time, Alioum was sent on a one year-loan to Omonia Nicosia in the Cypriot First Division, with an option to buy. He made his debut just two days later, coming on as a substitute in a goalless draw at AEL Limassol. On 7 October, he scored his first goal for Omonia in a home draw against AEZ Zakakiou. He was named the most valuable player in the Nicosia derby on 16 March 2024. On 10 April, he scored Omonia's third goal in the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-finals against Aris Limassol.

International career

In April 2019, Alioum was called up to Cameroon's squad for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. He made five appearances throughout the tournament, that Cameroon eventually went on to win.

In 2021, Alioum represented Cameroon in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He made three appearances, before his country was knocked out by Ghana on penalties in the quarter-finals.

Style of play

Alioum mainly operates as a winger.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 April 2024

Notes

References

External links

• Saidou Alioum at Soccerway
• Saidou Alioum at FootballDatabase.eu

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