Khalifa Bangura

Khalifa Bangura (born 23rd April 1993, Bo, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays for Hendrikstad FC in Brunant, as a midfielder.

Bangura began his footballing career at the youth academy of Bo Rangers F.C. in late 2011, and was promoted to the main squad in 2012. In the summer of 2013, Bangura was bought by Brunanter club Hendrikstad FC, after being sighted by one of their scouts. At Hendrikstad FC, Bangura has become known for his playing style, which has polarized pundits; some have praised him for his effective tackling ability, while others have criticized the aggressiveness of his playing compared to other midfielders like Umaru Wobay or Salomon Sesay, which has caused Bangura to concede fouls and cards at a relatively high rate.

Bangura made three appearances for the Sierra Leone national under-20 football team in 2012. In those three appearances, he scored two goals and made one assist, but also scored one own goal, and conceded one yellow card and one red card.