HARTFORD, Conn. – Following Hartford Athletic’s exit from the Eastern Conference semifinal round of the United Soccer League Championship playoffs, defender Emmanuel Samadia has been called up by the Sierra Leone National Team ahead of two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
Samadia has been a constant presence for the Sierra Leone National Team since his debut in 2020, having been called up to the squad in each of the last three seasons since joining Hartford Athletic.
In Hartford this season, Samadia recorded two goals and three assists from the back line in 19 USL Championship appearances (including both the regular season and playoffs), while also registering a goal and two assists in five starts during their Prinx Tires USL Cup run. The 25-year-old also placed second on the club in chances created with 27, and he tacked on 31 clearances and 10 interceptions.
For the latest on the Hartford Athletic, follow the club via social media on ‘X’, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Instagram @hfdathletic. HARTFORD, Conn. – Following Hartford Athletic’s exit from the Eastern Conference semifinal round of the United Soccer League Championship playoffs, defender Emmanuel Samadia has been called up by the Sierra Leone National Team ahead of two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
