Former Fulham FC striker Aboubakar Kamara joins Negeri Sembilan FC

Negeri Sembilan FC have announced the arrival of Aboubakar Kamara, a 31-year-old international striker who joins the squad to strengthen their attack for the 2026-2027 Liga Malaysia campaign. The club made the announcement in Seremban on 14 October.

Kamara was born in Gonesse on 7 March 1995 and holds dual Mauritanian and French nationality, according to the club. He plays at centre-forward and has 26 appearances and eight goals for Mauritania, the statement says.

A career across three continents

His professional career began at AS Monaco, and he then helped Amiens reach Ligue 1, the club said. From there he moved to Fulham FC and played in the Premier League. In Greece he played for Aris Thessaloniki and Olympiacos, and in the Turkish Süper Lig for Yeni Malatyaspor.

In Asia he has represented Al-Jazira in the UAE Pro League and Sepahan, before joining the Thai League club Kanchanaburi Power, where he also played in the AFC Champions League Two.

Where the team stands

Kamara arrives with Negeri Sembilan FC eighth of 12 in the Malaysia Super League table, with 4 points from 4 matches and 11 points behind the leaders. Their most recent league match was a 3-0 defeat by Johor Darul Ta’zim at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 11 September.

The club host Sabah FC at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Seremban on 17 October, kicking off at 5pm, and travel to DPMM FC on 30 October.

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