Mohamed Saliou Bangoura endured a night of sharp contrasts against JS Kabylie, moving from early hero to central figure in a moment that reshaped the match.
The Guinean international struck first to give his side the perfect opening, but his evening soon unravelled amid frustration and poor judgement.
Bangoura opened the scoring with confidence, rewarding his team’s positive start and putting immediate pressure on the opposition.
His goal lifted both the tempo and the atmosphere, signalling a potentially decisive performance from the forward. However, the momentum quickly shifted.
Already on a caution, Bangoura allowed emotion to override discipline during his celebration.
Caught up in the intensity of the moment, he reacted toward the JS Kabylie supporters with a gesture that crossed the line.
The referee responded without hesitation, producing a second yellow card and sending the forward off.
The dismissal changed the course of the contest. Reduced to ten men at a critical stage, Bangoura’s team faced a difficult task for the remainder of the match.
The numerical disadvantage disrupted their structure and forced them to defend deeper, a scenario that ultimately proved decisive in the final result.
Bangoura did not shy away from responsibility. Only hours after the final whistle, he addressed the incident publicly through his social media channels.
In a detailed message, the Guinean international acknowledged his mistake, expressed regret, and apologised directly to everyone affected.
He addressed his teammates, the coaching staff, club officials and supporters, admitting that his actions hurt the collective effort more than himself.
Bangoura stressed that he understood the importance of the match and recognised the frustration caused by his expulsion.
He also made clear that the incident did not reflect the values he aims to uphold while wearing the club’s colours.
The forward committed to using his suspension constructively. He pledged to reflect, work harder, and return with a stronger mindset and improved discipline.
His words carried a tone of accountability rather than deflection, underlining a desire to rebuild trust with fans and contribute positively upon his return.
Bangoura’s apology closed with a renewed promise to restore pride and confidence through his future performances.
While the red card left a lasting mark on the match against JS Kabylie, the player’s swift and direct response highlighted an awareness of his responsibilities at the highest level of competition.
